ACLU of Kansas in the News

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Feb 11, 2025

Republicans push election of justices, politicizing the Kansas Supreme Court process. | Opinion

On Monday, the ACLU of Kansas called the new proposal a “power grab” by “increasingly radicalized Kansas politicians.”
On Monday, the ACLU of Kansas called the new proposal a “power grab” by “increasingly radicalized Kansas politicians.”
SC
SC
Feb 8, 2025

Kansas ACLU concerned about ICE's plans for Leavenworth detention center

Immigrants' Rights
The director of the Kansas ACLU says more people need to be aware of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency's proposal to open a privately-run detention facility in Leavenworth, Kansas.
The director of the Kansas ACLU says more people need to be aware of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency's proposal to open a privately-run detention facility in Leavenworth, Kansas.
ICE
ICE
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