Events

Upcoming & Ongoing Events


Event | In-Person
poster making event

Poster Making Party in Wichita Office

In preparation for the 9/29 Immigrant's Rights event, Unwarranted, there will be a poster making party in the Wichita Office! Join us in making your own posters and signs. Bring your friends and little ones for an evening of arts and crafts with some refreshments. We will be providing all the materials but feel free to bring your own art supplies for some flare!
Sep 28, 2026 | 5:30 PM
Event | In-Person
unwarrented

Unwarranted: A Rally for Immigrant's Rights

Join us as we launch one of the priorities of our new immigrant’s rights campaign, Opportunity Forward. This in-person and family-friendly event is the first step in our work to end the unwarranted 287g agreements that allow ICE’s reckless behavior into our cities and counties. Forcing local resources to collaborate with federal agents undermine local officers' ability to strengthen, protect, build trust, and serve our communities. Together, we will call on our cities and counties to refuse these agreements and to instead create the kind of communities where all Kansans have the opportunity to move forward.
Sep 29, 2026 | 5:30 PM
Event | Virtual
EP

Election Protection Poll Observer Training with Mai

This training is virtual but is limited to those who are available to participate in person as Poll Observers here in Kansas as part of our Election Protection Program for the General election (11/3/2026). We’re living through a political moment that can often feel overwhelming and discouraging. By signing up for Election Protection, you are taking concrete action to protect voters in your community. We think of this work as a form of joyful resistance. Election Protection is non-partisan. During this training, you'll learn what it means to be a poll observer, how the 866-OUR-VOTE supports voters, and how you can defend access to voting for fellow Kansans on Election Day. Please Note: This virtual training prepares you for an in-person volunteer shift at a polling location with us here in Kansas on Election Day.
Oct 01, 2026 | 6:00 PM
Event | Virtual
EP

Election Protection Poll Observer Training with Mai

This training is virtual but is limited to those who are available to participate in person as Poll Observers here in Kansas as part of our Election Protection Program for the General election (11/3/2026). We’re living through a political moment that can often feel overwhelming and discouraging. By signing up for Election Protection, you are taking concrete action to protect voters in your community. We think of this work as a form of joyful resistance. Election Protection is non-partisan. During this training, you'll learn what it means to be a poll observer, how the 866-OUR-VOTE supports voters, and how you can defend access to voting for fellow Kansans on Election Day. Please Note: This virtual training prepares you for an in-person volunteer shift at a polling location with us here in Kansas on Election Day.
Oct 14, 2026 | 12:00 PM
Event | Virtual
EP

Election Protection Poll Observer Refresher with Mai

We're excited to have you back for the General Election! This is a refresher training, offered virtually, for Election Protection volunteers who have completed a Poll Observer training in July or August of 2026. If you have previously been a Poll Observer or County Captain with us, but HAVE NOT completed the training this year, we ask that you please sign up for one of the initial trainings.
Oct 26, 2026 | 12:00 PM

Past Events


Event | In-Person & Virtual
Allie

Allie's January 2026 Phone Bank

Join the ACLU of Kansas for a voting rights phone bank focused on connecting with Johnson County neighbors and asking them to support our Language Access Petition. Volunteers will make friendly, conversational calls to community members to explain why language access at the polls matters and invite them to take action to help ensure every voter can participate fully in our democracy.
Jan 29, 2026 | 6:00 PM
Event | In-Person & Virtual
Allie text bank

Allie's January 2026 Text Bank

Join the ACLU of Kansas for a voting rights text bank focused on reaching out to Johnson County neighbors and asking them to support our Language Access Petition. Volunteers will send friendly, conversational text messages to share why language access at the polls matters and invite community members to take action to help ensure every voter can participate fully in our democracy.
Jan 22, 2026 | 6:00 PM
Event | Virtual
Evan's text bank

Evan's December 2025 Voting Rights Text Bank

Back in August, we launched a new series of monthly text banks to mobilize voters, protect access to the ballot, and push back against the forces working to silence our communities. These events will be held regularly. Every month, we’ll come together to reach voters directly—sharing critical information, uplifting local voices, and making sure no one is left out of the democratic process. Because when people are prevented from voting—whether through suppression, misinformation, or bureaucratic barriers—our democracy suffers. These text banks are a way to fight back. Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer or joining for the first time, your participation matters. Together, we’ll make sure every eligible voter has the tools and support they need to cast their ballot and be heard. Let’s get to work.
Dec 16, 2025 | 6:00 PM
Event | In-Person & Virtual
Allie's Phone Bank

Allie's December 2025 Voting Rights Phone Bank

Join our monthly phone bank to help protect voting rights in Johnson County! No experience needed. An ACLU field organizer will give a quick overview of the issue we’re focusing on that evening so you’ll feel confident making calls. Whether you're a seasoned advocate or brand new to this work, all are welcome!
Dec 11, 2025 | 6:00 PM
Event | In-Person
Evan's text bank

Evan's November Voting Rights Text Bank

Join us for our monthly text banks, which will always take place the third Tuesday of the month from 6:00 to 7:00 PM at our Overland Park office, to protect voting rights and expand access to the ballot?especially for immigrant communities and voters who face language barriers. Simply by joining, you're helping strengthen our democracy by taking direct action.
Nov 18, 2025 | 6:00 PM
Event | In-Person
UNITED WE STAND

UNITED WE STAND: CONFRONTING CHRISTIAN NATIONALISM AT HOME

ACLU of Kansas Executive Director Dr. Micah W. Kubic will be joining Mainstream for the lunch plenary, Christian Nationalism & Trump: An update on legislative & legal action. Attendees will hear about efforts by the Trump administration and Christian Nationalist allies to impose a narrow set of religious views on everyone. Dr. Kubic will join Nik Nartowicz (Americans United for Separation of Church and State) and Emily Wales (Planned Parenthood Great Plains) to discuss ongoing attacks on religious freedom happening in Congress, legislatures, and the courts in the areas of public education, civil rights protections, and more. Together, they’ll unpack the real-world consequences and discuss how we can collectively respond to defend freedom for all.
Nov 15, 2025 | 8:30 AM
Event | In-Person
Allie's Phone Bank

Allie's Monthly Voting Rights Phone Bank

Join our monthly phone bank to help protect voting rights in Johnson County! No experience needed! An ACLU field organizer will give a quick overview of the issue we're focusing on that evening, so you'll feel confident making calls. Whether you're a seasoned advocate or brand new to this work, all are welcome!
Nov 13, 2025 | 6:00 PM
Event | In-Person
yusef event

Reimagine Bail Phonebank

Ready to make a difference in your community? Join us for a welcoming, action-packed phone bank where we're building people power to push for criminal legal reform in Sedgwick County. Whether you're brand new or a seasoned volunteer, we'll provide everything you need-training, support, and a script-to make meaningful calls that drive real change. Together, we're raising our voices for a more just pretrial system and a fairer future. Come as you are-let's get to work.
Oct 30, 2025 | 6:00 PM
Event | In-Person
voting rights

Voices Heard: A Community Teach-In on Voting Rights

Join the ACLU of Kansas for Voices Heard: A Community Teach-In on Language Access, where we’ll explore how translating voting materials ensures every eligible Kansan can fully participate in our democracy. Together, we’ll discuss why protecting the right to vote in a language you understand strengthens—not divides—our communities and our Constitution. This interactive session invites you to step into the shoes of your neighbors, learn how to advocate for inclusive elections, and help make Kansas a place where every voice counts.
Oct 28, 2025 | 6:00 PM