The ACLU of Kansas exhausts all possible options before pursuing litigation, which is a last resort. Writing open letters to public officials holds them accountable and can often resolve issues without getting the courts involved.
On May 22, 2025, ACLU of Kansas sent a letter to the Johnson County Board of County Commissioners asking them to support the adoption of a non-binding commission resolution calling on the Secretary of State and the Johnson County Election Commissioner to provide additional voting materials in Spa
On May 29, 2025, the Advocates for Immigrant Rights and Reconciliation, the American Civil Liberties Union, the American Liberties Union of Kansas, the American Immigration Lawyers Association, the Federal Public Defender for the District of Kansas, the Missouri/Kansas Chapter of the American Imm
On February 5, 2025, ACLU of Kansas sent a letter to Governor Laura Kelly asking her to veto Senate Bill 63, a bill prohibiting access to gender-affirming medical treatments for transgender people under 18. SB 63 prohibits medical providers in the state of Kansas from providing gender-affirming m
On October 28, 2024, ACLU of Kansas sent a letter notifying county election officials of our November 5th General Election Protection Program's anticipated polling site locations. The letter discusses the nonpartisan election hotline and the presence of on-site volunteers for in-person assistance
On September 6, 2024, the ACLU of Kansas sent a letter to Shawnee City Councilman Tony Gillette following reports from Shawnee residents who had their comments on the "Tony Gillette for Shawnee" Facebook page deleted or had their access to the page restricted. This letter sought to inform Mr.
On August 19, 2024, the ACLU of Kansas sent a letter notifying county election officials of our August 6, 2024 Primary Election Protection Program results.