The ACLU is suing the Wilder Police Department, claiming they illegally assisted federal agents in a massive ICE raid. Was it lawful cooperation or police overreach?

Idaho lawmakers also push to punish reckless drivers more harshly in school and construction zones, the Senate moves to regulate Kratom before it spreads further, and the Silver Valley scores a major economic win as the Bunker Hill Mine prepares to process antimony domestically.

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro

01:28 ACLU Sues Over Wilder ICE Raid

https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/aclu-sues-over-wilder-ice-raid-that

03:22 Idaho Bill Targets Reckless Zone Speeding

https://www.kivitv.com/news/political/inside-the-statehouse/lawmakers-weigh-harsher-penalties-for-speeding-in-active-construction-and-school-zones

04:58 Idaho Lawmakers Target Data Center Tax Breaks

https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/idaho-lawmakers-take-second-swing

06:34 New Mine Plant Hits Silver Valley

https://cdapress.com/news/2026/feb/17/joint-venture-to-build-antimony-facility-announced/

08:27 Idaho Kratom Crackdown | SB 1282

https://boisedev.com/news/2026/02/16/synthetic-kratom-ban/

10:07 Will Congress Fix Idaho's Housing Market?

https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/02/17/repub/high-housing-costs-shortages-propel-movement-on-reform-in-congress/

12:55 Gov. Little Dodges Budget Cuts Fight

https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/02/17/amid-concern-over-cuts-idaho-gov-brad-little-says-setting-the-budget-is-the-legislatures-job/

14:17 Idaho Museum's New 250th Anniversary Exhibit

https://www.kivitv.com/downtown-boise/idaho-state-museum-unveils-exhibit-honoring-nations-250th-anniversary

15:41 Closing

A 30-year career ended abruptly this week after Governor Little withdrew a commissioner's appointment over her online comments criticizing ICE. Is this necessary accountability or an overreach?

In this Midweek Report, we break down the Governor's decision, plus a massive win for School Choice in the Idaho Supreme Court and the new "Parental Consent" social media bill that just passed the House.

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro

01:26 Idaho Commissioner Allegedly Fired Over ICE Posts

https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/02/05/longtime-human-rights-commissioner-fired-by-governor-after-social-media-posts-critical-of-ice/

02:57 Idaho Leg Preps Immigration Bills Enforcement Bill

https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/02/09/idaho-lawmakers-announce-slate-of-immigration-bills-crafted-with-influential-think-tank/

04:39 Court Ruling: Idaho HB 710 Still in Effect

https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/federal-court-hands-partial-victory

05:56 Idaho School Choice Tax Credit Upheld

https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/idaho-supreme-court-upholds-school

07:52 Idaho Takes on Addictive Social Media

https://www.kivitv.com/news/political/inside-the-statehouse/idaho-house-passes-bill-restricting-addictive-social-media-features-for-children

09:19 Caldwell Tries Parking Limits Again

https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/caldwell-tries-parking-restrictions

11:12 Idaho’s Breezy Johnson Wins Olympic Gold

https://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/02/idaho-native-wins-team-usas-first-gold-of-the-2026-olympic-games/

12:35 Meridian’s Big Budget for America’s 250th

https://boisedev.com/news/2026/02/09/meridian-fireworks-budget-america-250-star-boise/

13:58 Closing

Idaho fights to help Trump deport criminals, but a federal judge says no again—blocking House Bill 83 as Attorney General Raul Labrador's motion gets denied by Judge Amanda Brailsford.

All of this while local businesses from Boise to Eagle publicly choose whether to support or oppose ICE enforcement, state legislators consider establishing a precious metals depository with debit card access, and Utah lawmakers threaten Idaho drivers with a gas tax scheme that could raise fuel costs by 25 cents per gallon.

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro

00:59 Federal Judge Blocks Idaho Immigration Law Again

https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/federal-judge-rejects-motion-to-dismiss

02:38 Idaho Businesses Pick Sides on ICE

https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/idaho-business-for-and-against-immigration

04:46 Idaho Eyes Gold & Silver Debit Cards

https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/idaho-floats-gold-backed-debit-card

06:19 Idaho Voter ID Reform Bill Returns

https://idahocapitalsun.com/briefs/idaho-senator-proposes-bill-eliminating-voter-affidavit-as-acceptable-id-at-polls/

08:14 Idaho Fights Utah's 25¢ Gas Hike

https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/utah-pushes-a-refinery-tax-that-would

10:04 $154k in Medicaid Fraud in CDA, Idaho

https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/north-idaho-non-profit-director-sentenced

12:12 Idaho’s Growth Slows But Stays Strong

https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/idaho-is-still-near-the-top-of-the

13:54 ITD Meridian Police Launch Drone Program

https://idahonews.com/news/local/meridian-police-department-drone-program

15:21 Closing