Kansas lawmaker proposes ban on transgender kids in girls sports
The American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas and the Kansas chapter of GLSEN also denounced the drafted legislation.
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“Refusing consent to search is not a basis for a drug dog search,” she said. “It’s not a reason a cop can call for a drug dog.”
‘They really struggle’: As inmates grow old, Kansas prisons plan for geriatric care
The ACLU of Kansas praised the state for taking steps to support the incarcerated who are elderly and infirm. But the organization emphasized that Kansas already has procedures in place, called “compassionate clemency,” to release inmates who would be housed in the proposed beds.
Lawsuit: Kansas Highway Patrol targets out-of-state drivers
“This practice is unconstitutional on many levels.”
Escalating protests cloud fight over Statehouse rules
“Some reaction obviously is appropriate if there’s a disruption of session,” said Lauren Bonds, legal director for ACLU of Kansas. “We’re not saying that it’s not appropriate for highway patrol or security or Tom Day to intervene.”
Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt urges focus on mental health, addiction services for inmates
A proposed bill from the American Civil Liberties Union would reform the state’s handling of probation violations. The organization said at least 40% of inmates entering the state’s prisons were there on technical infractions of their probation.
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