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Feb 12, 2024

‘Kansans aren’t having it’: ACLU, Loud Light talk state elections, restrictions

Voting Rights

“The thing that’s consistent about all of those is that they’re all attacks on democracy, all attacks on voting rights,” Kubic said. “Precisely the sort of attacks that have already been rejected by Kansans...

“The thing that’s consistent about all of those is that they’re all attacks on democracy, all attacks on voting rights,” Kubic said. “Precisely the sort of attacks that have already been rejected by Kansans...

Voting rights advocates warn of new legislation that could hurt Kansans' ability to vote. (Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector)
Voting rights advocates warn of new legislation that could hurt Kansans' ability to vote. (Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector)
Feb 7, 2024

KS AG Kobach seeks broad foreign land ownership restrictions | Kansas City Star

Racial Justice

The ACLU of Kansas suggested the law may be unconstitutional and Alejandro Rangel-Lopez, campaign manager for New Frontiers, a southwest Kansas civic engagement group, said the proposed state council would...

The ACLU of Kansas suggested the law may be unconstitutional and Alejandro Rangel-Lopez, campaign manager for New Frontiers, a southwest Kansas civic engagement group, said the proposed state council would...

KATIE BERNARD the Kansas City Star
KATIE BERNARD the Kansas City Star
Feb 5, 2024

Republicans Are Trying To Pass Laws That Define What It Means To Be ‘Male’ Or ‘Female’

LGBTQ+ Rights

“What they’re trying to do is excise transgender people from the protections of state code,” said Sharon Brett, an attorney at the ACLU of Kansas, referring to lawmakers in her state who passed a law last...

“What they’re trying to do is excise transgender people from the protections of state code,” said Sharon Brett, an attorney at the ACLU of Kansas, referring to lawmakers in her state who passed a law last...

Transgender people are at risk of losing the ability to update their driver's licenses and IDs with new legislation that restricts definitions of sex.ILLUSTRATION:JIANAN LIU/HUFFPOST; PHOTO:GETTY IMAGES
Transgender people are at risk of losing the ability to update their driver's licenses and IDs with new legislation that restricts definitions of sex.ILLUSTRATION:JIANAN LIU/HUFFPOST; PHOTO:GETTY IMAGES
Feb 2, 2024

Voting rights key for Kansas ACLU in election year

Voting Rights

“Every day there are new attacks on voting rights in this country and Kansas is no exception,” Kubic stated. “Democracy is not just about voting rights. Democracy is the idea that everyone matters.”

“Every day there are new attacks on voting rights in this country and Kansas is no exception,” Kubic stated. “Democracy is not just about voting rights. Democracy is the idea that everyone matters.”

Dr. Micah Kubic spoke at the Reno County Democrats’ monthly meeting at Hutchinson Community College. Kubic spoke on a number of issues concerning voting rights in the state. CREDIT GREG HOLMES
Dr. Micah Kubic spoke at the Reno County Democrats’ monthly meeting at Hutchinson Community College. Kubic spoke on a number of issues concerning voting rights in the state. CREDIT GREG HOLMES
Jan 26, 2024

Kansas Highway Patrol troopers don’t use body cams. Agency wants funding to change that

Criminal Legal Reform

Micah Kubic, executive director of the ACLU of Kansas, said body cameras would not fix the problems that came up in the two-step lawsuit, in which the ACLU represented motorists. However, he said cameras...

Micah Kubic, executive director of the ACLU of Kansas, said body cameras would not fix the problems that came up in the two-step lawsuit, in which the ACLU represented motorists. However, he said cameras...

Acting Kansas Highway Patrol Superintendent Erik Smith converses after his confirmation hearing before the Senate Confirmation Oversight Committee Wednesday. Andrew Bahl/The Topeka Capital-Journal Andrew Bahl/The Topeka Capital-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK
Acting Kansas Highway Patrol Superintendent Erik Smith converses after his confirmation hearing before the Senate Confirmation Oversight Committee Wednesday. Andrew Bahl/The Topeka Capital-Journal Andrew Bahl/The Topeka Capital-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK
Jan 26, 2024

Medical marijuana action group meets at Kansas Statehouse to confront legislators

Criminal Legal Reform

The ACLU noted that the criminalization of marijuana is a racial justice issue - especially in Kansas. This has disproportionately impacted Black Kansans, who ranked 12th in the nation for the largest...

The ACLU noted that the criminalization of marijuana is a racial justice issue - especially in Kansas. This has disproportionately impacted Black Kansans, who ranked 12th in the nation for the largest...

KCTV Morning Headlines, Wednesday, January 24, 2024
KCTV Morning Headlines, Wednesday, January 24, 2024