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NextGen Bar Exam Update by Abby Kostecka
In July of 2026, Idaho and ten other jurisdictions will be the first to administer the NextGen Uniform Bar Exam (“UBE”). The NextGen UBE is designed to balance the skills and knowledge needed to successfully practice law and is touted…
Read Full ArticleNote from the Environmental and Natural Resources Section Chair by Katy Riker
Note from the Chair by Katy Riker The Environment and Natural Resources Section is pleased to sponsor October’s issue of the Advocate. I hope that you find these articles helpful as you navigate environmental law’s evolving landscape. In recent years,…
Read Full ArticleMessage from the Courts Regarding Sealed Records and the iCourt Portal
There are two elements for the handling of sealed records in Idaho’s state courts. Idaho Court Administrative Rule 32 describes the process for sealing and redacting records. But the practical steps of actually configuring a sealed record take place within…
Read Full ArticleComments Sought on Idaho Rules of Family Law Procedure and Idaho Court Administrative Rules – Deadline 9/18
The Idaho Supreme Court’s Children and Families in the Courts Committee is seeking input on proposed revisions to the Idaho Rules of Family Law Procedure in reference to Child Custody Mediation. A copy of the revisions can be found on the…
Read Full ArticleComments Sought on Idaho Rules of Family Law Procedure – Deadline 9/17
The Idaho Supreme Court’s Children and Families in the Courts Committee is seeking input on proposed revisions to the Idaho Rules of Family Law Procedure. A copy of the revisions can be found on the court’s website at https://isc.idaho.gov/main/rules-for-public-comment. Please…
Read Full ArticleComments Sought on the Idaho Juvenile Rules – Deadline 9/17
The Idaho Supreme Court’s Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee is seeking input on proposed revisions to Idaho Juvenile Rules in reference to proceedings under the Juvenile Corrections Act (J.C.A.) A copy of the revisions can be found on the court’s website…
Read Full ArticleIdaho Academy of Leadership for Lawyers Applications Open Until 9/15
The Idaho Academy of Leadership for Lawyers ("IALL") is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026. Participants will meet in Boise over five sessions for this interactive leadership training program designed specifically for lawyers. The first session will begin on the evening…
Read Full ArticleThe Role of 18 U.S.C. § 242 Prosecutions in Upholding Constitutional Rights by Wendy J. Olson
A federal criminal civil rights statute passed right after the end of the Civil War, 18 U.S.C. § 242, plays an important role in ensuring that law enforcement officers provide Fourth Amendment and due process protections when detaining any…
Read Full ArticleEnhanced Immigration Enforcement, Where Are We in 2025? by Luis Campos Vasquez
I am an immigration and asylum lawyer, practicing in both Idaho and Arizona. In the first half of 2025, several clients have been the subject of aggressive immigration enforcement. This might seem unremarkable, particularly given the now common spectacle of…
Read Full ArticleThe New Front Lines of Immigration Defense by Maria E. Andrade
Introduction Immigration policy has dominated recent presidential campaigns, and since January 2025, the Trump Administration has aggressively pursued its promise to arrest and remove as many noncitizens as possible.[1] Within six months, the Trump Administration has used immigration courts to…
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