Idaho Capital Sun
Coverage of Idaho Capital Sun in the Nexus archive.
- Federal trial starts for Idaho doctor seeking medical exemptions to abortion ban
A federal trial began for Dr. Stacy Seyb, an Idaho maternal fetal medicine specialist challenging the state's abortion ban by seeking medical exemptions for procedures needed to prevent severe health risks. Idaho's current law permits abortions only to save the mother's life, not to protect her health, leading Seyb to refer patients out of state for care he previously provided. The lawsuit targets Ada County Prosecutor Jan Bennetts and the Idaho Board of Medicine, with Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador asserting states have authority over abortion policy post-Roe v. Wade.
- Relentless anti-LGBTQ+ legislation driving a family out of state
Michael and Dr. Angie Devitt are moving from Idaho due to anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, including trans athlete bans and bathroom restrictions. Idaho lawmakers have passed multiple bills targeting LGBTQ+ rights, prompting the family to leave. The Devitts, advocates for LGBTQ+ rights, discuss their decision in a podcast episode.