A federal judge in Massachusetts has rejected the Trump administration’s attempt to cut Medicaid funding from Planned Parenthood-affiliated health clinics, a move seen by critics as a targeted political attack rather than a policy decision. Judge Indira Talwani ruled that the government’s proposed restrictions—set to expire in 2026—likely violate constitutional rights including equal protection and…
Since 2022, Idaho has implemented sweeping reforms to its public defense system, shifting from a fragmented county-based model to a centralized, state-funded Office of the Public Defender. These changes, finalized in October 2024, aimed to address long-standing constitutional concerns about inadequate legal representation for indigent defendants. Now, the Idaho Supreme Court is reviewing whether the…
For the first time in a decade, Boise’s Basque Block will come alive once again with the sights, sounds, and spirit of Jaialdi — one of the largest Basque cultural festivals in the world. Running from July 29 to August 3, the six-day celebration will welcome tens of thousands of visitors to honor the vibrant…
Idaho is taking a major leap forward in public safety. On July 10, the Idaho Public Safety Communications Commission approved a $15 million grant to upgrade the state’s outdated analog 911 system to Next Generation 911 (NG911)—a secure, digital network that will dramatically improve emergency response capabilities across the state. This new system will enable…
On Saturday, millions of Americans across all 50 states took to the streets in a sweeping rebuke of Donald Trump’s increasingly authoritarian second term. The “No Kings” protests, organized by a coalition of over 100 groups, drew demonstrators to more than 2,100 locations nationwide, voicing unified opposition to the president’s abuse of power, militarized governance,…
The Idaho State Police have entered a new agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that allows state officers to assist in deporting individuals who have completed criminal sentences and lack legal immigration status. Under the federal 287(g) program, Idaho will bypass the standard release process and instead transport these individuals directly from state…
Are you thinking about buying an electric bicycle or e-bike for yourself or a loved one? Be sure to understand the capabilities of that electric bicycle before buying, so that you are in compliance with Idaho laws and local regulations regarding its use and registration requirements. Electric bicycles are defined in Idaho Code 49-106(1). An…
Earlier in 2025, Idaho legislators passed a bill allowing the death penalty in cases of aggravated lewd conduct involving children under the age of 12, despite a 2008 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that such punishments for non-homicide crimes are unconstitutional. The law, set to take effect in July, introduces a new offense—aggravated lewd conduct under…
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is likely to ramp up enforcement of registration requirements for foreign nationals that remain in the United States for more than 30 days. Earlier this month, DHS issued a press release reminding all foreign nationals in the United States longer than 30 days that their deadline to comply with…
In a significant but narrow ruling, an Idaho state judge slightly broadened access to abortion in the state by clarifying that a woman doesn’t have to be on the brink of death to qualify for an abortion under Idaho’s near-total ban. Judge Jason D. Scott ruled that doctors can legally perform an abortion if they…