Press Releases

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ACLU wins resounding 10th Circuit Court victory

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 29, 2020

Judge issues important writ in ACLU of Kansas' time-sensitive lawsuit against Department of Corrections

In a promising development, Leavenworth District Court Judge David King issued an order for a Writ of Habeas Corpus.

April 21, 2020

Statement from the ACLU of Kansas in Hadley v. Zmuda

Our primary concern has been and will continue to be the welfare of our clients, who in the face of a deadly, worldwide pandemic cannot practice any of the safeguards medical professionals have recommended. Time is of the essence.

April 15, 2020

ACLU of Kansas files State Supreme Court suit on behalf of vulnerable class of prison inmates

Lawsuit argues prisons not adequately equipped to deal with the pandemic and Petitioners call for appointment of a “Master” to negotiate terms of relief for broad class of prisoners

April 9, 2020

April 9, 2020

ACLU of Kansas urges caution, concern following House vote on abortion amendment

Still, today's outcome is only a temporary victory for reproductive rights in Kansas. We need all Kansans standing ready to defend these rights, as we defend the Kansas Constitution and work to ensure that politics are not put above women’s health.

February 7, 2020

Statement from ACLU of Kansas Executive Director Nadine Johnson re: proposed bill limiting participation in high school sports based on gender

Producing favorable educational outcomes should be the focus, rather than singling out certain students for discrimination.

February 6, 2020