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Oct 31, 2024

Advocates call on Kansas leaders to ensure previous felons can cast their ballots

The ACLU of Kansas announced on Thursday, Oct. 31, that a new report has found that nearly 85,000 Kansans - 1 in 35 - are eligible to vote despite past felony convictions. these individuals have completed...

Oct 30, 2024

Advocates to testify on importance of Spanish election materials in Kansas City

The ACLU of Kansas says that at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30, members of the Wyandotte County Board of Commissioners are expected to hear testimony to consider a resolution introduced by Kansas City, Kansas,...

Oct 27, 2024

Advocates call on Kansas leaders to consider new medical marijuana policy

Medical marijuana advocates from across the Sunflower State have called on legislators to consider a comprehensive new policy this upcoming legislative session.

Oct 16, 2024

Death penalty under challenge in Kansas by man charged with murdering WyCo deputies

A man charged with murdering two Wyandotte County sheriff’s deputies is trying to overturn Kansas’ death penalty with the aid of the ACLU, arguing the process for seating capital juries unconstitutionally...

Oct 14, 2024

Follow steps now to be able to vote November 5

The ACLU of Kansas will provide a statewide, nonpartisan election protection hotline. If a voter believes their voting rights have been violated, they can call the ACLU’s hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE.

Oct 8, 2024

Groups push for Spanish-language ballots in Wyandotte County

Tuesday, the ACLU of Kansas, El Centro, Inc., Advocates for Immigrants’ Rights and Reconciliation, Equality Kansas and others presented a petition with more than 1,000 signatures asking the Wyandotte County...