ACLU of Kansas in the News

Filter News
Feb 6, 2025

Transgender KC residents fear attacks from both sides of state line: ‘Where do we go now?’

LGBTQ+ Rights
All told, Missouri lawmakers have filed 32 anti-LGBTQ bills this year, among the most in the nation, according to a database from the American Civil Liberties Union that tracks legislation nationwide.
All told, Missouri lawmakers have filed 32 anti-LGBTQ bills this year, among the most in the nation, according to a database from the American Civil Liberties Union that tracks legislation nationwide.
KC
KC
Feb 4, 2025

In city already filled with detention centers, potential ICE facility worries Leavenworth residents

Immigrants' Rights
"We would encourage the city to consider all possible options as the communities of Leavenworth have made it clear there is broad opposition to the expansion or use of the CoreCivic facility for ICE...
"We would encourage the city to consider all possible options as the communities of Leavenworth have made it clear there is broad opposition to the expansion or use of the CoreCivic facility for ICE...
CoreCivic
CoreCivic
Feb 3, 2025

As anxiety increases around immigration safety, advocates call on KCK leaders to take action

Immigrants' Rights
"Speak out against the attacks on our community and the slander against the immigrant residents of Wyandotte County and this country," said Micah Kubic, with ACLU Kansas.
"Speak out against the attacks on our community and the slander against the immigrant residents of Wyandotte County and this country," said Micah Kubic, with ACLU Kansas.
immigration
immigration
Jan 28, 2025

Kansas Republicans revive gender-affirming care ban for trans youths

LGBTQ+ Rights
D.C. Hiegert, a legal fellow with the ACLU of Kansas who is trans, told legislators in both the House and Senate committees that the bills could be unconstitutional. They run the risk of violating Kansas’...
D.C. Hiegert, a legal fellow with the ACLU of Kansas who is trans, told legislators in both the House and Senate committees that the bills could be unconstitutional. They run the risk of violating Kansas’...
trans healthcare
trans healthcare
Jan 28, 2025

Kansas judges hear case on drivers license gender markers for transgender people

LGBTQ+ Rights
Meanwhile, the court is also considering a separate appeal from the same case where the ACLU argues Kobach's position violates the constitutional rights of transgender people.
Meanwhile, the court is also considering a separate appeal from the same case where the ACLU argues Kobach's position violates the constitutional rights of transgender people.
Court
Court
Jan 28, 2025

Kansas bills would end grace period for mail ballots and ban ranked-choice voting

Voting Rights
Opponents included several civil rights groups and civic organizations like the American Civil Liberties Union, the League of Women Voters and the Disability Rights Center.
Opponents included several civil rights groups and civic organizations like the American Civil Liberties Union, the League of Women Voters and the Disability Rights Center.
voting bill
voting bill