On June 16, 2026, U.S. District Judge Amanda Brailsford ruled that transgender individuals in Idaho will not face criminal charges for using public restrooms that correspond with their gender identities. This ruling temporarily halts the enforcement of a law that was set to take effect on July 1, which imposed stricter regulations on restroom use for transgender individuals compared to laws in other states. The law, signed by Republican Governor Brad Little in March, included criminal penalties for violations, with potential jail time for offenders. The ruling was welcomed by advocates, including Lambda Legal, who argued that the law was unconstitutionally vague. The Idaho Attorney General, Raul Labrador, announced plans to appeal the ruling, stating that the decision misapplies the law.
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Judge rules against criminal charges for transgender restroom use in Idaho
A federal judge in Idaho ruled that transgender individuals will not face criminal charges for using restrooms that align with their gender identity, temporarily blocking a law set to take effect in July. The law, which included criminal penalties, was criticized for being unconstitutionally vague. The state's Attorney General plans to appeal the ruling.
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