Preliminary injunction granted in Davids v. Adams, preserving access to HIV medication for all immigrant Idahoans

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
July 25, 2025

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Emily Morris, National Immigration Law Center, [email protected]
Rebecca De León, ACLU of Idaho, [email protected]   

Preliminary injunction granted in Davids v. Adams, preserving access to HIV medication for all immigrant Idahoans

BOISE — Today, a federal judge granted a preliminary injunction in the lawsuit Davids v. Adams. This preliminary injunction blocks the Ryan White Program verification requirements from being implemented until litigation is resolved. With this ruling, all Idahoans who qualify or may qualify in the future for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program may continue accessing the program’s HIV treatment, regardless of immigration status.  

“This ruling saves lives,” said Dr. Abby Davids, a plaintiff and local doctor who provides HIV treatment. “If enforced, HB 135 would have forced me into the position of being unable to treat many of my patients with HIV. I feel immense relief knowing I can continue giving all my patients the critical HIV treatment they need.” 

“We are pleased that the Court blocked Idaho officials’ attempts to sidestep federal law and ignore legal precedent,” said Emily Croston, staff attorney at the ACLU of Idaho. “We will continue to fight these unconstitutional attacks on our immigrant neighbors. Immigrant communities form the backbone of Idaho, and they deserve better.” 

“This is a huge victory for our immigrant community,” Joanna Cuevas Ingram, senior staff attorney at the National Immigration Law Center. “Idaho’s new law is a dangerous attempt to use harmful policies to divide us. No one deserves to be turned away from life-saving medical care based on their immigration status.” 

In addition to the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, House Bill 135 adds verification requirements for other public programs such as those providing food, shelter, and other medical services. Attorneys are investigating the potential harm the new requirements might cause in these areas. 

Davids v. Adams was filed on June 26, 2025 by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Idaho, the National Immigration Law Center (NILC), and private law firms Nixon Peabody LLP and Ramirez-Smith Law.  

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The ACLU of Idaho is a non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of civil liberties and civil rights. The ACLU of Idaho strives to advance civil liberties and civil rights through activities that include litigation, education, and lobbying. Learn more at acluidaho.org.   

Established in 1979, the National Immigration Law Center (NILC) is one of the leading organizations in the U.S. exclusively dedicated to defending and advancing the rights of low-income immigrants. At NILC, we believe that all people who live in the U.S. should have the opportunity to achieve our full potential. Over the years, we’ve been at the forefront of many of the country’s most pressing immigration issues, and we play a major leadership role in addressing the real-life impact of policies that affect the ability of all of us to prosper and thrive.   

Nixon Peabody LLP is an American Lawyer top-100 law firm in the United States and has 15 offices worldwide. Our firm delivers exceptional service to our clients and our communities by combining high performance, entrepreneurial spirit, deep engagement, and an unwavering commitment to a culture of collaboration and humanity.   

Ramirez-Smith Law is a leading immigration law firm dedicated to defending the rights of immigrants, asylum seekers, and underserved communities across the United States. With a proven commitment to justice, the firm advocates for individuals facing systemic barriers within the immigration system and beyond. Headquartered in Nampa, Idaho, Ramirez-Smith Law provides compassionate, high-impact legal representation in removal defense, asylum, family-based immigration, humanitarian relief, employment-based immigration, and federal litigation—including complex litigation challenging unlawful government practices and policies. Our firm is proud to stand at the intersection of legal advocacy and social justice, using the law as a tool to protect human dignity and hold institutions accountable. We believe every client deserves to be heard, and every community deserves to be defended. For more information, visit www.nrsdt.com or contact us at 208-461-1883.