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…
The use of DNA evidence in criminal investigations has long been considered a hallmark of modern forensics, offering a powerful tool for linking suspects to crime scenes. However, the growing reliance on touch-transfer DNA—genetic material left behind on surfaces and objects through casual contact—has raised significant concerns within the forensic community. While it can help…
The Idaho Senate recently approved a bill that bans sleeping outside or in cars in public areas, such as sidewalks, parks, and other public property, in cities with more than 100,000 residents. The legislation criminalizes camping in these areas 24 hours a day and allows the Idaho Attorney General to take action if cities don’t…
Governor Brad Little of Idaho signed House Bill 37 into law, making Idaho the only state to use a firing squad as its main method of execution. The law, effective July 1, 2026, was passed with broad support in the Idaho Legislature, with the Senate approving it 28-7 and the House 58-11. The bill directs…
A new bill introduced by House Speaker Mike Moyle would make it a felony to speak “recklessly” about another person. The bill, which has already been presented to the House State Affairs Committee, would impose extreme penalties, including up to a $100,000 fine, five years in prison, or both for “communicating to a person. .…
Yes, marijuana is still illegal in Idaho with no exceptions. Although most of our surrounding states have legalized marijuana to some extent, it remains a crime to possess any amount of marijuana in Idaho. Law enforcement can and do charge individuals for possession of marijuana, and driving under the influence of marijuana. Many people are caught with marijuana…