Kansas governor pardons five, commutes sentences for two in crimes involving drugs, sex, murder

The American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas, which has helped individuals navigate the clemency process, applauded the governor’s willingness to use her executive power “to address systemic injustices.”

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Kansas voting update: More than a half-million ballots cast, election chief predicts record turnout

The American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas is one of a handful of organizations administering the state’s Election Protection program.

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85,000 Kansans with past felonies currently eligible to vote

A new report from the ACLU of Kansas finds that a shockingly large number of Kansans, nearly 85,000, or 1 in every 35 people in the state, are returning citizens who are eligible to vote.

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Report finds Kansans with past felonies who are eligible to vote

A report from the American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas has found almost 85,000 state residents with past felonies who are eligible to vote, but only about 16 percent have registered.

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UG commission backs groups pushing for Spanish language voting materials in Wyandotte County

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas unanimously voted Wednesday to pass a resolution asking the Wyandotte County Election Commissioner and Secretary of State to make Spanish-language election materials available to voters starting with elections in 2025.

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Kansans support marijuana legalization, but lawmakers won’t bite

The American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas submitted testimony Monday advocating for decriminalization.

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This election, thousands of new U.S. citizens will vote for the first time in Kansas

The ACLU is operating a nonpartisan Election Protection Hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) offering help to voters in English, Spanish, Vietnamese and several other languages.

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WyCo commissioners urge election officials to make Spanish ballots available by 2025

The charge is one the American Civil Liberties Union, or ACLU, has pushed over the past 18 months alongside other area organizations, including Advocates for Immigrant Rights and Reconciliation and El Centro, Inc.

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Advocates call on Kansas leaders to ensure previous felons can cast their ballots

The ACLU of Kansas announced on Thursday, Oct. 31, that a new report has found that nearly 85,000 Kansans - 1 in 35 - are eligible to vote despite past felony convictions. these individuals have completed sentences, including probation or parole, and are eligible to register to vote under state law.

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