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 and the National Homelessness Law Center have sent a letter to the City of Leavenworth regarding their proposed camping ban. We informed the Mayor, Mayor Pro-Tem, and Commissioners that proposed ordinance fails to follow the 9th Circuit’s ruling in Martin v.
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 their 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.