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.
The ACLU of Kansas has sent a letter to North Lyon County School District (USD 251) urging them to create policies and procedures protecting LGBTQ+ rights. On July 30, 2021, we sent a letter acknowledging their commitment to creating these policies.
On June 21, 2021 the ACLU of Kansas of Kansas sent a letter to UberEats imploring them to change a dangerous policy regarding trans drivers using thier app. Our client is a trans man who wanted his profile to reflect his correct name and pronouns.
On June 9, 2021, the ACLU of Kansas sent a letter to the Leavenworth County Sheriff Andrew Dedeke regarding multiple reports of lack of access to medical care and treatment at the jail.
On May 28, 2021, the ACLU of Kansas sent a letter to the Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells regarding multiple reports of violations at the jail of attorney-client privilege.
In March 2021, the ACLU of Kansas and National Homelessness Law Center sent a letter to the Mayor Ken Sissom of Merriama and the City Council regarding a recently approved ordinance prohibiting pedestrians from standing on certain medians.
On January 15, 2021, the ACLU of Kansas sent a letter to the Kansas Supreme Court to bring the Court's attention to the problem of county clerks refusing to accept pro se name change petitions filed by transgender youth and their families.