Boise, Idaho — Six transgender residents have filed a lawsuit challenging Idaho’s new bathroom law, arguing it violates constitutional protections and could expose them to arrest or harm.
The lawsuit targets House Bill 752, signed by Gov. Brad Little, which requires individuals to use bathrooms that correspond to their sex assigned at birth. The law, set to take effect July 1, 2026, applies broadly, including to private businesses, and carries penalties of up to one year in jail for a first offense and up to five years for repeat violations.
Plaintiffs, including 77-year-old Emilie Jackson-Edney and Diego Fable, argue the law forces transgender individuals into unsafe situations, potentially risking harassment, violence, or legal consequences. The complaint, filed with support from the American Civil Liberties Union and Lambda Legal, contends the statute is unconstitutionally vague and violates the 14th Amendment’s Due Process and Equal Protection clauses.
Legal advocates say Idaho’s law is among the strictest in the nation, extending beyond similar measures in other states by applying to private businesses and increasing penalties.
State officials have defended the law as necessary to enforce privacy and safety standards in public accommodations.
The case is expected to test the limits of state authority over gender-based regulations and could have broader implications for similar laws nationwide.
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