Letters to Officials

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. 

To: Gov. Kelly to Veto SB 233

On March 28, 2024, the ACLU of Kansas sent a letter to Governor Laura Kelly urging a veto on SB 233, which is even more extreme and misinformed than similar bills in other parts of the country.

March 29, 2024 LGBTQ+ Rights

To: Girard USD 248 RE: Hair Length Policy

On November 17, 2023, the ACLU of Kansas and the ACLU sent a letter to the Girard School District (USD 248) on behalf of a Native American child who was forced to cut his hair to remain in school at R.V. Haderlein Elementary.

November 16, 2023 The First Amendment