Kansas county’s money bail system leaves people sitting in jail, report finds

A key finding from a recently released report from the American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas revealed that the county’s bail system “penalizes poverty, perpetuates racial disparities, and undermines the presumption of innocence.”

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‘We are not fine’ — Johnson Countians gather for 2 pro-immigrant rallies in Olathe

The American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas organized and hosted the event across the street from the Johnson County Courthouse. Micah Kubic, executive director of the ACLU of Kansas, said it was important the event happen in the week leading up to Independence Day.

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ICE rushed no-bid contract to pay CoreCivic $4.2M per month to hold immigrants at Kansas prison

Micah Kubic, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas, said the deal between ICE and CoreCivic “reflects a broader pattern of collusion between private corporations and their enablers in this presidential administration.”

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New Supreme Court order will impact how Trump policies could take effect in Kansas

27 news got in touch with Micah Kubic, the director from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Kansas. He shared with us how this court ruling will help Trump enforce his agenda, including ending birthright citizenship.

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ACLU after Kobach letter: Students have rights to privacy, safety

“We again remind Mr. Kobach that the Constitution specifically protects against government actors and their attacks on Americans — and that includes children in Kansas who happen to be transgender,” the organization wrote in a statement Thursday.

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Kobach wants federal investigation of Kansas schools over social transition policies

The ACLU of Kansas calls Kobach’s lawsuit a ‘weaponization’ of his office. "We again remind Mr. Kobach that the Constitution specifically protects against government actors and their attacks on Americans – and that includes children in Kansas who happen to be transgender.

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Lawrence organizations, community members gear up for summer of advocacy

Alina Matejkowski operates the ACLU of Kansas’ social media platforms as the digital communications specialist. She discussed a new legal reform work and immigration advocacy folks can lend help to. She said the organization also serves as a resource.

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Several Lawrence groups to gather for event focused on community advocacy, action

Some of the more than 15 organizations anticipated to be present include Lawrence Tenants, Lawrence Sanctuary Alliance, Lawrence NAACP, PFLAG, Food Not Bombs and the ACLU of Kansas, Donnavan Dillon, Lawrence/Topeka organizer for Loud Light, said via email.

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Kansans can't yet change gender markers on driver's licenses, despite recent court ruling

The American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas said in a statement that the appeals court's decision is clear in upholding transgender Kansans' rights, but that decision isn't in effect until a mandate is issued.

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