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Feb 10, 2022

Criminal Legal Reform

[Oppose] Opponent Testimony for HB 2538 – Preliminary hearing time requirement; two-way audio-visual; hearsay evidence

The ACLU of Kansas is opposed to HB 2538 for three crucial reasons: the use of two-way electronic communications in this context is a violation of the Sixth Amendment’s Confrontation Clause; “reasonable time” is a vague, immeasurable standard…

Legislation

Feb 10, 2022

Criminal Legal Reform

[Support] Proponent Testimony for HB 2575 – Automatically expunging acquitted or dismissed charges

The ACLU of Kansas strongly supports HB 2575, requiring criminal records to be automatically expunged in cases of acquittal or dismissal. A criminal record of any kind impacts your life long after charges are dismissed. These impacts, outlined below, constrain individual’s ability…

Legislation

Feb 10, 2022

Criminal Legal Reform

[Support] Proponent Testimony for HB 2557 – Prohibiting denial of expungement due to unpaid fines and fees

The ACLU of Kansas supports HB 2557, prohibiting the denial of expungement due to a juvenile’s inability to pay fines and fees. Involvement in the criminal legal system can lead to thousands of dollars in debt. For adults, this is a heavy burden—for young people…

Legislation

Feb 10, 2022

Criminal Legal Reform

[Support] Proponent Testimony for HB 2556 – Prohibiting denial of expungement due to unpaid fines and fees

Poverty should not be a barrier to justice. Based on this premise, the ACLU of Kansas strongly supports HB 2556, prohibiting the denial of expungement due to inability to pay fines and fees.

Legislation

Jan 28, 2022

Racial Justice

House Committee on K-12 Education Budget, Critical Pedagogy/Critical Race Theory; Mark McCormick, Director of Strategic Communications for the ACLU Kansas

The invitation we received to present this afternoon included a message that Rep. Williams believed that something called “Critical Pedagogy” was being taught in Kansas schools and that she further believed that this pedagogy saddled white children with the sins of their ancestors.

Legislation

Jan 28, 2022

Voting Rights

[Oppose] Sub SB 355 — Proposing congressional redistricting map Ad Astra 2. Testimony for the House

During last summer’s town halls, we saw a phenomenal outpouring of civic engagement from our communities. Kansans from across the state tuned in, showed up, and provided comment on redistricting. Two themes came across loud and clear…

Legislation

Jan 28, 2022

Voting Rights

[Oppose] Sub SB 355 — Proposing congressional redistricting map Ad Astra 2. Testimony for the Senate

Legislation

Jan 28, 2022

Criminal Legal Reform

[Support] HB 2133 — Requiring a law enforcement officer executing a search warrant at residential premises to be uniformed and to knock and announce themselves before entering the property

The ACLU of Kansas supports the passage of HB 2133 restricting the use of so-called “no-knock warrants” as a first step toward banning this dangerous practice. No-knock warrants rely on the element of surprise and, because of this, they can have tragic consequences.

Legislation

Jan 28, 2022

Criminal Legal Reform

[Support] SB 321/HB2471 — Prohibiting the use of restraints during hearings under the revised Kansas juvenile justice code and authorizing exceptions if the court holds a hearing and makes certain findings on the record

The ACLU of Kansas supports the passage of the proposed bill prohibiting the unjustified shackling of juveniles appearing before Kansas courts. Shackling children causes physical and emotional damage while creating bias against them in court, infringing upon their rights…

Legislation

Feb 10, 2022

Legislation

Feb 10, 2022

Criminal Legal Reform

[Oppose] Opponent Testimony for HB 2538 – Preliminary hearing time requirement; two-way audio-visual; hearsay evidence

Legislation

Feb 10, 2022

Legislation

Feb 10, 2022

Criminal Legal Reform

[Support] Proponent Testimony for HB 2575 – Automatically expunging acquitted or dismissed charges

Legislation

Feb 10, 2022

Legislation

Feb 10, 2022

Criminal Legal Reform

[Support] Proponent Testimony for HB 2557 – Prohibiting denial of expungement due to unpaid fines and fees

Legislation

Feb 10, 2022

Legislation

Feb 10, 2022

Criminal Legal Reform

[Support] Proponent Testimony for HB 2556 – Prohibiting denial of expungement due to unpaid fines and fees

Poverty should not be a barrier to justice. Based on this premise, the ACLU of Kansas strongly supports HB 2556, prohibiting the denial of expungement due to inability to pay fines and fees.

Legislation

Jan 28, 2022

Legislation

Jan 28, 2022

Racial Justice

House Committee on K-12 Education Budget, Critical Pedagogy/Critical Race Theory; Mark McCormick, Director of Strategic Communications for the ACLU Kansas

Legislation

Jan 28, 2022

Legislation

Jan 28, 2022

Voting Rights

[Oppose] Sub SB 355 — Proposing congressional redistricting map Ad Astra 2. Testimony for the House

Legislation

Jan 28, 2022

Legislation

Jan 28, 2022

Voting Rights

[Oppose] Sub SB 355 — Proposing congressional redistricting map Ad Astra 2. Testimony for the Senate

Legislation

Jan 28, 2022

Legislation

Jan 28, 2022

Criminal Legal Reform

[Support] HB 2133 — Requiring a law enforcement officer executing a search warrant at residential premises to be uniformed and to knock and announce themselves before entering the property

Legislation

Jan 28, 2022

Legislation

Jan 28, 2022

Criminal Legal Reform

[Support] SB 321/HB2471 — Prohibiting the use of restraints during hearings under the revised Kansas juvenile justice code and authorizing exceptions if the court holds a hearing and makes certain findings on the record

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