The ACLU of Kansas is never busier than when the Legislature is in session. Either independently or with our partners in various and diverse coalitions, we work to protect civil liberties for all Kansans by either placing, supporting, altering, or defeating legislation that would threaten those civil liberties.
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Jan 17, 2018
SB 264
Jan 17, 2018
SB 264
ACLU Testimony - SB 264
Position: Support
The ACLU of Kansas strongly supports SB 264. SB 264 would amend existing law to ensure that all registered voters, including those unable to sign for reason of disability, are able to cast a ballot.
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Dec 19, 2017
ACLU Testimony – Private Expansion of Lansing Correctional Facility
Expanding the private correctional facility at Lansing would lead to expensive over-incarceration with little oversight. Therefore, we oppose this unnecessary privatization plan.
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Dec 14, 2017
2018 ACLU Legislative Priorities
The ACLU of Kansas is a non-partisan organization dedicated to protecting and strengthening the civil liberties and civil rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution. A non-profit membership organization...
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Oct 25, 2017
ACLU Testimony – Ranked Choice Voting
Despite the fact that we support the goals of ranked choice voting, there are more effective ways to encourage citizen participation and strengthen our elections. Therefore, we are neutral on ranked choice...
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May 10, 2017
HB 2409
May 10, 2017
HB 2409
ACLU Open Letter - HB 2409
Position: Oppose
Status: Active
Prohibiting state contracts with companies that are engaged in an anti-Israeli boycott.
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Mar 7, 2017
SB 128
Mar 7, 2017
SB 128
ACLU Testimony - SB 128
Position: No Position
Increasing criminal penalties for hate crimes and establishing reporting requirements for law enforcement agencies.