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Jun 18, 2018

Federal Judge Rules in Favor of ACLU, Strikes Down Kobach's Illegal Voter Restrictions

Federal Judge Robinson ruled that the state's "proof of citizenship" law, where citizens are forced to produce a birth certificate or passport or other onerous document, is a violation of federal law.

Jun 15, 2018

Statewide Know Your Voting Rights Tour

Join the ACLU of Kansas in the next weeks for an in-depth conversation and action night in your area to make sure Kansas voters know their rights. We will cover everything from ID requirements to what to do...

Jun 8, 2018

ACLU files lawsuit against Kansas county attorney for alleged diversion program flaws

The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit Friday with the Kansas Supreme Court against the Montgomery County attorney alleging failure to operate diversion programs in accordance with state law and...

Jun 8, 2018

Kansas Prosecutors Are Locking People Up Rather Than Offering — Or Even Telling Them About — Diversion

By Somil Trivedi, Staff Attorney, ACLU Trone Center for Justice and Equality

Last year, Melissa Braham was driving from Colorado to Missouri with her boyfriend and her two children. The car broke...

By Somil Trivedi, Staff Attorney, ACLU Trone Center for Justice and Equality

Last year, Melissa Braham was driving from Colorado to Missouri with her boyfriend and her two children. The car broke...

May 31, 2018

ACLU Sues Shawnee Mission Schools, Alleges District Violated Students' Free Speech Rights

The American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas is suing the Shawnee Mission School District for allegedly violating students' free speech rights.

Students complained in April after administrators in...

The American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas is suing the Shawnee Mission School District for allegedly violating students' free speech rights.

Students complained in April after administrators in...

May 11, 2018

ACLU demands Kansas correct inaccurate voter registration information

The American Civil Liberties Union made public on Thursday a letter that seeks to force Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach to fix what it says are inaccuracies on public notices posted on state and...