In a rare scene in Canyon County, a protest was held outside the Canyon County Courthouse. The protest was part of an effort organized by various groups critical of the FBI and local law enforcement’s arrests of several people for allegedly engaging in illegal gambling activities.
The FBI and Treasure Valley Metro Violent Crime and Gang Task Force arrested several people in Wilder, Idaho. The enforcement of the law captured media attention along with criticism from the ACLU and other progressive groups.
The FBI described the situation in a written statement to the community:…