Most of what gets shared here is local coverage involving stories about our work in Idaho and the people ILAS serves. But sometimes national reporting can help explain why local work matters, and how changes in federal policy show up so quickly in the lives of real families.

NPR recently reported on how cuts to federal funding and enforcement capacity are weakening fair housing protections across the country. When the systems designed to investigate complaints and hold landlords accountable lose resources, people are left navigating serious housing problems alone - often under tight deadlines and enormous stress.

This isn't abstract for Idaho families. Fair housing protections exist for renters and homeowners, people with disabilities, survivors of domestic violence, and anyone deserving a fair chance at stable housing. So when enforcement shrinks nationally, the effects end up being felt everywhere (including Idaho).

If you're facing housing discrimination in Idaho, we can help.

(General information, not legal advice.)

Attribution/Source: NPR, reporting on HUD funding and fair housing enforcement, published March 15, 2025. Read the original reporting (external link)