Since 1936, the ACLU has been a force for LGBTQ+ rights, and we are proud to keep that fight alive in Kansas. Even as the nation moves forward toward equality for all people, there are still many who seek to create unnecessary obstacles for people in the LGBTQ+ community. Kansans face discrimination because of their LGBTQ+ identities at their work, in their homes, and in the public sphere—and there are few laws in placed to protect them.
The ACLU of Kansas remains ready to fight discrimination against LGBTQ+ Kansans, whether that’s in the legislature, in the courts, or in the community. But we also know LGBTQ+ Kansans and advocates across the state are already in the fight, and we seek to be a resource and partner in that work where helpful.
This LGBTQ+ Advocacy Resource Hub houses various resources and information related to LGBTQ+ Kansans’ civil rights—including toolkits explaining what LGBTQ+ Kansans’ legal rights are and how they can go about enforcing those rights.
Know Your Rights and Resources
Identification and Gender Markers
Litigation Information
Previous Legislative Session Information: 2024
Previous Legislative Session Information: 2023
This video series—Trans Joy in the Sunflower State—was created with the goal of uplifting the voices of transgender Kansans, sharing their stories, and centering their joy.
In a time of unprecedented attacks on trans rights across the country and here in Kansas, we wanted to create a narrative focused on the power and importance of trans joy. This 6-part video series—created by and for trans Kansans—discusses various topics that impact trans folks daily lives, through the lens of trans joy.