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Feb 17, 2022
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  • Criminal Legal Reform

[Support] Proponent Testimony for HB 2640 – civil forfeiture

In recent years, organizations spanning the political spectrum have spoken against current civil asset forfeiture laws. These laws have been called many things: highway robbery. Policing for profit. An unconstitutional attack on the basic rights of citizens. HB 2640 addresses critical…
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Feb 17, 2022
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  • The First Amendment

[Oppose] Opponent Testimony for HB 2662 – Parents’ Bill of Rights

There is a strong coalition of citizens and organizations who will speak to how this bill undermines the ability of schools and teachers to teach the truth about our history and our modern world. In light of this, our testimony will focus on the attempt to ban books from…
Legislation
Feb 17, 2022
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  • Criminal Legal Reform

[Support] Proponent Testimony for HB 2697

People with serious mental illness who are charged with crimes and who are unable to assist in their own defense may be ordered by the criminal court to undergo a competency evaluation, and, depending on the results of that evaluation, be ordered to receive…
Legislation
Feb 17, 2022
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  • Voting Rights

[Oppose] Opposition Testimony for SB 445 – Banning Drop Boxes

The ACLU of Kansas opposes the passage of SB 445. This bill is one of many election-related bills introduced this session that limits Kansans’ access to voting for no discernable reason. Ballot drop boxes are a safe, accessible way for citizens to cast their vote. They provide…
Legislation
Feb 11, 2022
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  • Criminal Legal Reform

[Support] Proponent Testimony for HB 2366 - Requiring prosecutors to disclose their intent to introduce testimony from a jailhouse witness

Unreliable testimony from so-called “jailhouse informants” is a key component of wrongful convictions and a contributing factor to systemic inequality in our criminal legal system. There is a well-documented history of misleading or false information provided by jailhouse…
Legislation
Feb 11, 2022
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  • Voting Rights

[Oppose] Opponent Testimony for HB 2555 – Voter Purge

The ACLU of Kansas opposes HB 2555. Voting should not be made more difficult for Kansans—and striking registered voters from the rolls because of inactivity does just that. This bill would penalize people who don’t vote regularly, forcing them to reregister and potentially…
Legislation
Feb 11, 2022
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  • Criminal Legal Reform

[Support] Proponent Testimony for HB 2515 – Relief from KORA requirements

Imagine someone you know is arrested for possession of methamphetamine with the intent to sell. They are convicted and sent to prison. Following release and post-release supervision, they are ready to put their mistakes behind them and make different choices. Instead, they find…
Legislation
Feb 11, 2022
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  • Criminal Legal Reform

[Support] Proponent Testimony for SB 367 – Regarding property seized by law enforcement

Currently, individuals whose property is confiscated under Kansas civil asset forfeiture laws face an uphill battle in retrieving their property from law enforcement. You do not need to be arrested or convicted of a crime for law enforcement to seize and permanently keep your…
Legislation
Feb 10, 2022
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  • Voting Rights

[Oppose] Opponent Testimony for SB 388 – Requiring USPS when returning advance ballots

Our Secretary of State, Scott Schwab, has consistently defended the integrity of the 2020 elections. In fact, he has said that Kansas is one of the most secure states in terms of preventing election fraud.
Legislation
Feb 17, 2022
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Legislation
Feb 17, 2022
  • Criminal Legal Reform

[Support] Proponent Testimony for HB 2640 – civil forfeiture

In recent years, organizations spanning the political spectrum have spoken against current civil asset forfeiture laws. These laws have been called many things: highway robbery. Policing for profit. An unconstitutional attack on the basic rights of citizens. HB 2640 addresses critical…
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Legislation
Feb 17, 2022
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Legislation
Feb 17, 2022
  • The First Amendment

[Oppose] Opponent Testimony for HB 2662 – Parents’ Bill of Rights

There is a strong coalition of citizens and organizations who will speak to how this bill undermines the ability of schools and teachers to teach the truth about our history and our modern world. In light of this, our testimony will focus on the attempt to ban books from…
Explore Legislation
Legislation
Feb 17, 2022
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Legislation
Feb 17, 2022
  • Criminal Legal Reform

[Support] Proponent Testimony for HB 2697

People with serious mental illness who are charged with crimes and who are unable to assist in their own defense may be ordered by the criminal court to undergo a competency evaluation, and, depending on the results of that evaluation, be ordered to receive…
Explore Legislation
Legislation
Feb 17, 2022
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Legislation
Feb 17, 2022
  • Voting Rights

[Oppose] Opposition Testimony for SB 445 – Banning Drop Boxes

The ACLU of Kansas opposes the passage of SB 445. This bill is one of many election-related bills introduced this session that limits Kansans’ access to voting for no discernable reason. Ballot drop boxes are a safe, accessible way for citizens to cast their vote. They provide…
Explore Legislation
Legislation
Feb 11, 2022
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Legislation
Feb 11, 2022
  • Criminal Legal Reform

[Support] Proponent Testimony for HB 2366 - Requiring prosecutors to disclose their intent to introduce testimony from a jailhouse witness

Unreliable testimony from so-called “jailhouse informants” is a key component of wrongful convictions and a contributing factor to systemic inequality in our criminal legal system. There is a well-documented history of misleading or false information provided by jailhouse…
Explore Legislation
Legislation
Feb 11, 2022
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Legislation
Feb 11, 2022
  • Voting Rights

[Oppose] Opponent Testimony for HB 2555 – Voter Purge

The ACLU of Kansas opposes HB 2555. Voting should not be made more difficult for Kansans—and striking registered voters from the rolls because of inactivity does just that. This bill would penalize people who don’t vote regularly, forcing them to reregister and potentially…
Explore Legislation
Legislation
Feb 11, 2022
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Legislation
Feb 11, 2022
  • Criminal Legal Reform

[Support] Proponent Testimony for HB 2515 – Relief from KORA requirements

Imagine someone you know is arrested for possession of methamphetamine with the intent to sell. They are convicted and sent to prison. Following release and post-release supervision, they are ready to put their mistakes behind them and make different choices. Instead, they find…
Explore Legislation
Legislation
Feb 11, 2022
Placeholder image
Legislation
Feb 11, 2022
  • Criminal Legal Reform

[Support] Proponent Testimony for SB 367 – Regarding property seized by law enforcement

Currently, individuals whose property is confiscated under Kansas civil asset forfeiture laws face an uphill battle in retrieving their property from law enforcement. You do not need to be arrested or convicted of a crime for law enforcement to seize and permanently keep your…
Explore Legislation
Legislation
Feb 10, 2022
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Legislation
Feb 10, 2022
  • Voting Rights

[Oppose] Opponent Testimony for SB 388 – Requiring USPS when returning advance ballots

Our Secretary of State, Scott Schwab, has consistently defended the integrity of the 2020 elections. In fact, he has said that Kansas is one of the most secure states in terms of preventing election fraud.
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