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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.

Legislation aimed at protecting free speech on Kansas college campuses is facing mixed reviews amid a nationwide debate over how to balance free speech with the schools' desire to protect against disruptions and make all students feel safe and welcome.

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.

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.

The American Civil Liberties Union is suing Kansas officials, claiming that the state's Medicaid program denies hepatitis C treatments until patients are severely ill.

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.

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.

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