Judge blocks state ban on female trans athletes
By Reader Staff
A federal judge placed a preliminary injunction Aug. 17 on a new Idaho law banning transgender female athletes from participating on publically funded sports teams.
Under HB …
By Reader Staff
A federal judge placed a preliminary injunction Aug. 17 on a new Idaho law banning transgender female athletes from participating on publically funded sports teams.
Under HB …
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
As promised, the American Civil Liberties Union of Idaho filed a lawsuit April 15 challenging House Bill 500 — a controversial law signed by Governor …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Gov. Brad Little signed two bills into law March 29 that opponents have argued could lead to legal challenges.
Little signed HB 500 and HB …
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