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May 5, 2023

‘Swift consequences.’ Will Gov. Kelly sign bill that could put more KS youth behind bars?

Aileen Berquist, a lobbyist for the ACLU of Kansas said the policy — which grants wide discretion to judges — is likely to hold a disproportionate impact on children of color, who are already more likely to...

Aileen Berquist, a lobbyist for the ACLU of Kansas said the policy — which grants wide discretion to judges — is likely to hold a disproportionate impact on children of color, who are already more likely to...

kc star topeka capitol buidling
kc star topeka capitol buidling
May 5, 2023

Kansas juvenile justice bill could increase youth incarceration | The Kansas City Star

Aileen Berquist, a lobbyist for the ACLU of Kansas said the policy — which grants wide discretion to judges — is likely to hold a disproportionate impact on children of color, who are already more likely to...

Aileen Berquist, a lobbyist for the ACLU of Kansas said the policy — which grants wide discretion to judges — is likely to hold a disproportionate impact on children of color, who are already more likely to...

Kansas State Capitol Building with Fountains on a Sunny Day
Kansas State Capitol Building with Fountains on a Sunny Day
May 2, 2023

Kansas voting rights campaign to combat election fraud conspiracies, promote voter turnout

Voting Rights

“Kansas voters know what their needs are, and we’re at a new moment for this work in the state, with several critical organizations uniting to ensure Kansans can hold their elected officials accountable to...

“Kansas voters know what their needs are, and we’re at a new moment for this work in the state, with several critical organizations uniting to ensure Kansans can hold their elected officials accountable to...

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voter at a poll kansas reflector
May 2, 2023

Trial begins on Kansas Highway Patrol traffic stop tactics

The ACLU argues troopers target motorists with out-of-state license plates or those traveling to or from Colorado, where recreational marijuana is legal, despite prior court rulings that aimed to restrict...

The ACLU argues troopers target motorists with out-of-state license plates or those traveling to or from Colorado, where recreational marijuana is legal, despite prior court rulings that aimed to restrict...

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Still from Fox 4 video
May 2, 2023

KHP's 'two-step' technique for launching vehicle searches challenged on constitutional grounds - Kansas Reflector

“I was fearful. I didn’t know what to expect,” said Maloney, who testified she still suffered anxiety from the experience with Kansas Highway Patrol. “I was scared and nervous. I was mad. I was very upset....

“I was fearful. I didn’t know what to expect,” said Maloney, who testified she still suffered anxiety from the experience with Kansas Highway Patrol. “I was scared and nervous. I was mad. I was very upset....

Individuals pulled over by the Kansas Highway Patrol for traffic offenses but subjected to drug-dog searches of their vehicles are challenging constitutionality of the agency's "two-step" maneuver to trigger the searches. (Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector)
Individuals pulled over by the Kansas Highway Patrol for traffic offenses but subjected to drug-dog searches of their vehicles are challenging constitutionality of the agency's "two-step" maneuver to trigger the searches. (Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector)
May 1, 2023

‘I felt violated’: Trial opens against KS Highway Patrol leader over traffic stop tactic

The ACLU of Kansas has been fighting the “two step” in court for more than three years. The trial against Jones, who will step down July 1, is the third in recent weeks centered on how troopers conduct...

The ACLU of Kansas has been fighting the “two step” in court for more than three years. The trial against Jones, who will step down July 1, is the third in recent weeks centered on how troopers conduct...

kansas highway patrol officers lined up with cars
kansas highway patrol officers lined up with cars