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May 30, 2023

Amid ACLU lawsuit, Kansas Highway Patrol rarely uses traffic stop form

The ACLU of Kansas has argued that, in practice, this has been part of an abuse of traffic stops targeting out-of-state motorists, notably those from Colorado, where recreational marijuana was legalized in...

The ACLU of Kansas has argued that, in practice, this has been part of an abuse of traffic stops targeting out-of-state motorists, notably those from Colorado, where recreational marijuana was legalized in...

Agency data shows that Kansas Highway Patrol troopers infrequently file reports documenting traffic stops, despite a change in departmental policy last year. File Photo/The Capital-Journal
Agency data shows that Kansas Highway Patrol troopers infrequently file reports documenting traffic stops, despite a change in departmental policy last year. File Photo/The Capital-Journal
May 19, 2023

Before ban goes into effect, lawyer urges trans Kansans to change gender markers - Kansas Reflector

“We are deeply concerned about the potential harm SB 180 will cause,” said DC Hiegert, LGBTQ+ Fellow of the ACLU of Kansas.

“We are deeply concerned about the potential harm SB 180 will cause,” said DC Hiegert, LGBTQ+ Fellow of the ACLU of Kansas.

Halsey Yankey stands in front of a protester at a gender marker clinic held at the Lawrence Public Library on May 17, blocking his transphobic sign from view. (Rachel Mipro/Kansas Reflector)
Halsey Yankey stands in front of a protester at a gender marker clinic held at the Lawrence Public Library on May 17, blocking his transphobic sign from view. (Rachel Mipro/Kansas Reflector)
May 10, 2023

Kansas Highway Patrol leader testifies in “two step” trial, says troopers not yet disciplined

The ACLU of Kansas has sued Kansas Highway Patrol Superintendent Col. Herman Jones on behalf of motorists over the “two step” and are seeking a court order blocking the agency from using it.

The ACLU of Kansas has sued Kansas Highway Patrol Superintendent Col. Herman Jones on behalf of motorists over the “two step” and are seeking a court order blocking the agency from using it.

Jonathan Shorman/The Kansas City Star
Jonathan Shorman/The Kansas City Star
May 10, 2023

May 10, 2023: Case claims ‘Kansas Two-Step’ targets Colorado drivers; Wildfire outlook | Colorado Public Radio

A trial is underway that could put a stop to a law enforcement tactic known as the "Kansas Two-Step," which appears to target people from states where cannabis is legal.

A trial is underway that could put a stop to a law enforcement tactic known as the "Kansas Two-Step," which appears to target people from states where cannabis is legal.

Orlin Wagner/AP Photo Vehicles travel along I-70 near Lawrence, Kan., Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020.
Orlin Wagner/AP Photo Vehicles travel along I-70 near Lawrence, Kan., Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020.
May 8, 2023

Ohio Abortion Foes are Banking on a Low-Turnout August Election. In Kansas, That Didn’t Go So Well

“They put this amendment on the primary ballot and that was absolutely a direct attempt to suppress voters,” Butsch said. “We ran into a lot of misinformation, particularly for independents.”

“They put this amendment on the primary ballot and that was absolutely a direct attempt to suppress voters,” Butsch said. “We ran into a lot of misinformation, particularly for independents.”

ohio cap journal abortion protest
ohio cap journal abortion protest
May 6, 2023

Lawyers dissect Kansas Highway Patrol training, 4th Amendment

The ACLU has argued KHP continues to rely on out-of-state license plates or travel plans to justify detaining a driver for a K-9 search of their vehicle, despite the Tenth Circuit’s holding in 2016 in...

The ACLU has argued KHP continues to rely on out-of-state license plates or travel plans to justify detaining a driver for a K-9 search of their vehicle, despite the Tenth Circuit’s holding in 2016 in...

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