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A huge majority of Kansans say they would support reducing non-violent drug possession from a felony to a misdemeanor as a way to reduce the prison population in the state.

The American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas is hosting a telephone town hall on voting rights in the state.The group is inviting 20,000 households across the state to participate in Tuesday's event, which takes place on National Voter Registration Day.

More than nine out of 10 Kansas registered voters supports changes to the criminal justice system in Kansas, and more than two-thirds of voters believe the number of prisoners in Kansas needs to be reduced, according to the results of a poll commissioned for the ACLU of Kansas and Kansas Appleseed.

Secretary of State Kris Kobach said in court Wednesday an elderly couple challenging Kansas’ proof of citizenship voting law hadn’t demonstrated they are citizens — and therefore eligible to sue.

Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach has suffered another stinging, embarrassing loss in court. And that’s a victory for the rights of voters in the Sunflower State.

A federal appeals court on Friday blocked Kansas, Georgia and Alabama from requiring residents to prove they are U.S. citizens when registering to vote using a national form.

The ACLU of Kansas seeks a dynamic self-starter with a passion for civil liberties and civil rights. This internship will provide support to the ACLU’s communications, development, and administration staff.

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) - Law enforcement agencies in Kansas are taking advantage of vague state forfeiture laws and using the proceeds to pay for salaries and possibly other operating expenses - a practice that creates an incentive for more seizures during lean budget years, a legislative audit found.