SB 233 was passed by the Kansas legislature then vetoed by Gov. Kelly—and now the legislature has a chance to override. This bill erodes medical freedom for Kansas families and targets teachers and others for penalization. Help us stop this bill!
The ACLU of Kansas is a non-partisan organization dedicated to protecting and strengthening the civil liberties and civil rights guaranteed by the U.S.
The ACLU of Kansas is a non-partisan organization dedicated to protecting and strengthening the civil liberties and civil rights guaranteed by the U.S.
When the Kansas Legislature convened in January 2016, civil liberties advocates feared that there would be an onslaught of attacks on the rights of Kansans. That fear was well-founded. Extremists dominated the legislative agenda.
When the 2015 Kansas legislative session began, civil liberties advocates braced for the worst. The political environment in Topeka was as hostile to civil liberties as any in recent memory.
As the 2014 Kansas Legislative Session convenes, the ACLU will be there working to protect and promote civil liberties in Kansas. Before we preview what’s in store for this year, we want to briefly review some of the challenges and successes from the 2013 legislative session.