Idaho
Idaho schools send out clarification on new immigration enforcement rules

The Trump White House last week laid out rules saying federal agents could not make immigration arrests in sensitive places like schools, churches or hospitals. The new directive has left some parents in Idaho concerned about what this means for their children in schools.
The Jerome School District with the Jerome Police Department posted a letter to the school community, addressing potential misconceptions that might make parents scared to send their kids to school.
“We understand that there’s concerns; there’s fears. We just want to make sure that they knew that education was important; safety is number one priority,” said Kim Lickley, Federal Programs Director for the district.
Under the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, student information is confidential and cannot be released without consent.
“We never ask about documentation status. Students show up at our door, we enroll them, we educate them, we help them meet their goals, and we hopefully graduate them,” Lickley said.
The school district and police department said they can’t release students to someone not listed on an emergency contact list. The only exception would be if a warrant were produced.
Other districts have sent out similar statements, including the Boise School District.
Its letter went out this week saying their students’ information would be protected and that the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 1982 that every child is entitled to free public education regardless of immigration status.

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Video Judge denies request to exclude evidence at Idaho murder trial

Judge denies request to exclude evidence at Idaho murder trial
In a sweeping win for the prosecution in the Idaho murders case, a judge denied all motions from Bryan Kohberger’s defense team to keep critical evidence out of the upcoming trial.
February 20, 2025
Idaho
Feb. 18 S.F. Clearwater steelhead broodstock update: First week starts off hot!

As of the weekend of February 7-9th, we broke the 70 fish mark for steelhead brought back to Dworshak as broodstock! Since much of the river has been inconveniently locked up with ice, most of the fishing effort and success has been confined to a few miles upstream of Stites, Idaho. Despite the challenges, anglers rose to the occasion and made the most out of the hand that was dealt. So far, the largest eligible fish that an angler has landed for collection was a 36.6” male on February 8th, and the largest ineligible (natural origin) fish was a 37” male on our first day of collection, January 31st. Another fun fact: participating anglers have encountered almost 30 natural origin fish, which is always great to see!
That being said, our region was impacted by a significant cold snap and river conditions hampered collections last week. However, we are back in action as of Monday, February 17th!
Idaho
Brad Little signs executive order reinforcing Idaho's commitment to immigration enforcement

BOISE, Idaho — Governor Brad Little signed an executive order on Tuesday aimed at enhancing border security and ensuring stricter immigration enforcement throughout the state of Idaho.
“As part of my duty to ensure the laws are faithfully executed, we are taking decisive steps to uphold immigration laws in Idaho,” said Governor Little. “This order mandates that all state departments and agencies review their policies to ensure full compliance with federal immigration laws.”
Under the new directive, the Idaho State Police are tasked with cooperating fully with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Department of Justice. They have been tasked with maintaining communication with federal agencies if ongoing criminal investigations suggest that individuals may have violated federal immigration laws.
The Idaho Department of Correction will also collaborate with law enforcement agencies to confirm individuals’ immigration status before their full-term release. Furthermore, the department will work with the Idaho Commission on Pardons and Parole to identify cases where it may be in the “best interest of justice” to consider parole for deportation purposes.
“Idahoans have been negatively impacted by the open border policies of the previous administration,” said Governor Little. “Our communities have seen an increase in deadly drugs, and we are committed to addressing these concerns by enforcing the rule of law and protecting our citizens.”
President Trump issued a series of executive orders on Jan. 20, including “Protecting the American People Against Invasion,” “Securing Our Borders,” and “Declaring a National Emergency at the Southern Border of the United States.” Idaho’s new order is meant to align with these federal directives.
The order doesn’t make any significant policy changes but rather reaffirms Idaho’s commitment to following the federal laws and policies laid out by President Trump.
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