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 August 19, 2024, the ACLU of Kansas sent a letter notifying a principal at USD 109 in Belleville that her actions facilitating the visit of an individual with Gideons International, who interacted with students to advocate his religious viewpoints, was unconstitutional.
Ahead of the 2024 primary election, on August 2, the ACLU of Kansas sent every county election office in the state an informational letter about the Kansas Election Protection program.
Ahead of the 2024 primary election, on March 12, the ACLU of Kansas sent Michael Abbott an informational letter about the need for language access for Wyandotte County voters.
On April 16, 2024, the ACLU of Kansas, Advocates for Immigrant Rights and Reconciliation – Kansas City, El Centro, Equality Kansas, League of Women Voters Johnson County, Loud Light, National Council of Jewish Women Kansas City, The Voter Network, and the Voter Rights Network of Wyandotte County
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.
On February 21, 2024, the ACLU of Kansas and the Kansas National Education Association sent an advisory letter to the principals, superintendents, and board members of all Kansas schools about their continued obligations to protect and uphold LGBTQ+ students constitutional and statutory rights, o