Diversion
In the effort to fix our broken criminal justice system, local prosecutors already have a powerful tool in their toolbox—diversion.
August 16, 2016
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Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform
Civil asset forfeiture laws in Kansas violate basic due process rights and threaten the property rights of citizens. Kansas law allows law enforcement agencies to seize citizens’ property based solely on a suspicion that it was involved in criminal activity.
August 16, 20162016 Legislative Update
When the Kansas Legislature convened in January 2016, civil liberties advocates feared that there would be an onslaught of attacks on the rights of Kansans. That fear was well-founded. Extremists dominated the legislative agenda.
June 24, 2016
2015 Legislative Update
When the 2015 Kansas legislative session began, civil liberties advocates braced for the worst. The political environment in Topeka was as hostile to civil liberties as any in recent memory.
June 1, 20152014 Legislative Update
As the 2014 Kansas Legislative Session convenes, the ACLU will be there working to protect and promote civil liberties in Kansas. Before we preview what’s in store for this year, we want to briefly review some of the challenges and successes from the 2013 legislative session.