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 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.
In anticipation of the approaching 2023 General Elections and in light of evolving legal and policy landscapes impacting transgender Kansans' access to accurate gender markers on identity documents, the ACLU of Kansas wanted to share crucial information on gender markers and voting rights.
The letter requested a meeting to discuss the growing need for better language access and early voting for the community’s voters.
On June 29, 2023, the ACLU of Kansas sent a letter to county sheriffs and county jail administrators regarding potential policy changes in county jails, specifically as it pertains to SB 228.
On June 28, 2023, the ACLU of Kansas sent a letter to school districts across the state sharing information with them about their continued obligations to protect LGBTQ+ students and employees in their schools, despite the anti-trans bills that the Kansas Legislature passed this year.
On April 17, the ACLU of Kansas sent a letter to Governor Kelly outlining pertinent legislation that should be vetoed in support of civil liberties. Though wide-ranging in effects, we believe each of these bills curtails the rights of Kansans.