Federal judge to Kobach: 'That’s not how trials are conducted'

A federal judge rebuked Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach Thursday after his team tried to introduce data that has not been shared with plaintiffs’ attorneys into a trial.

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Kobach, representing himself, to face ACLU over whether thousands in Kansas can vote

A federal trial that starts Tuesday in Kansas City, Kan., will determine whether thousands of potential Kansas voters can cast ballots this November when the state chooses a new governor.

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Kansas law requiring proof of citizenship to vote to be challenged in court Tuesday

Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach has made a career of fighting the largely non-existent problem of voter fraud, including for the Trump administration — and now, one of his policies is about to have its day in court.

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Lawrence police want to install more surveillance cameras downtown

The ACLU of Kansas opposes the installation of surveillance cameras in Lawrence or any other municipality in Kansas. Incidents from across the country have demonstrated that surveillance systems, once installed, rarely remain confined to their original purpose, have little impact on public safety.

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Adoption bills would let agencies refuse LGBT couples based on religious beliefs

Kansas adoption and foster agencies could refuse placements that go against their religious beliefs — including placements with gay and lesbian couples — under bills in two legislative committees.

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ACLU sues Kansas over Hep C drug denials for Medicaid patients

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ACLU of Kansas signs onto amicus brief in Title IX case against K-State

The ACLU of Kansas has signed onto an amicus brief filed by the National Women's Law Center on behalf of two former K-State students in a Title IX case against Kansas State University.

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Editorial from The Kansas City Star: No, Kansas, you can't block contractors from boycotting Israel

A federal judge in Topeka has ruled that Kansas cannot tell contractors what they can and cannot boycott. That would seem obvious to anyone familiar with free speech protections under the First Amendment.

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Judge blocks Kansas law barring boycotts of Israel after Wichita teacher sued

A federal judge has blocked Kansas from enforcing a state law that requires state contractors to promise they will not boycott Israel.

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