Cases

Along with our advocacy, legislative, and public education work, litigation remains one of the fundamental tools with which the ACLU of Kansas fights for equality and civil rights throughout the Sunflower State. See below for more information on the cases we've brought to the courts.

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May 31, 2018

Students v. Shawnee Mission Unified School District

On May 31, 2018, the ACLU of Kansas sued the Shawnee Mission School District for censoring student protests and violating students' free speech rights.

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Mar 19, 2018

ZANIAL V. SBEA

Status: Victory!

On March 18, 2018, the ACLU of Kansas filed a complaint against the Spirit Boeing Employees' Association (SBEA) for racial profiling and religious discrimination against Munir Zanial, a dues-paying member...

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Feb 15, 2018

Harper v. Andersen

The ACLU of Kansas filed a class-action lawsuit against the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the Kansas Division of Health Care Finance, challenging the policy of restricting treatment for...

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Oct 15, 2017

Koontz v. Watson

On October 11, 2017, the ACLU and the ACLU of Kansas filed a lawsuit against the state of Kansas over a state law that requires that any person or company that contracts with the state submit a written...

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Mar 15, 2017

Roeland Park v. Donegan

The ACLU of Kansas successfully defended Matthew Donegan, a Roeland Park homeowner, in a municipal court case in which he was charged with displaying more than three political signs in his yard in violation...

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Jul 19, 2016

Brown v. Kobach

Status: Filed

The ACLU filed a lawsuit challenging Kansas’ dual voter registration system, charging it violates the Kansas Constitution and state law. The dual system prevents qualified Kansas voters from voting in state...

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