A new law restricting transgender access on college campuses is in effect, for the time being.

But attorneys have again asked a federal judge to put the 2025 law on hold, as a lawsuit works its way through the federal courts.

At issue is House Bill 264 , which requires colleges and universities to designate restrooms, changing rooms and dormitories “for the exclusive use by either females or males.”

Two transgender persons have filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn the law: Atlas Jones, a Boise State University student who identifies as male; and an unidentified plaintiff, who spends significant time on the University of Idaho and identifies as female.

After filing the lawsuit, the plaintiffs sought a temporary injunction tied to the start of fall semester.

On Aug. 23, two days befo

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