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Monday, May 4, 2026 · Moscow

Six Transgender Idahoans Sue State Over Strictest Bathroom Ban

Six transgender residents in Idaho have filed a federal lawsuit against the state's new bathroom ban, dubbed the nation's strictest, which criminalizes using facilities not matching sex assigned at birth. Set to take effect July 1, the law threatens jail time even in private businesses, forcing plaintiffs to choose between isolation or arrest. Represented by ACLU and Lambda Legal, they argue it violates constitutional rights and endangers lives.

Monday, May 4, 2026
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