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Oct 18, 2016
Legislative candidates answer questions on criminal justice reform at forum
There was little diversity of opinion Thursday night at a Douglas County candidate forum that focused on criminal justice reform in Kansas.
Oct 18, 2016
Candidates from Sedgwick County share thoughts on Criminal Justice
House and Senate candidates from Sedgwick County had the chance to share their thoughts at a Criminal Justice forum in Wichita.
Oct 12, 2016
Eight Democratic legislative candidates discuss criminal justice at ACLU forum
Eight area candidates for the Kansas Legislature faced questions Tuesday night from a coalition of criminal justice reform advocates, offering a glimpse into their views on body cameras, marijuana and prison overcrowding.Ka
Oct 06, 2016
Appeals court upholds voting order, dealing another setback for Kobach
A federal appeals court panel voted unanimously to uphold an order blocking Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach from requiring voters to show proof of citizenship if they register to vote at the DMV.By Byran Lowry of Wichita Eagle.
Oct 06, 2016
Appeals court rules against Kansas in ACLU-led voting rights case
Thousands of prospective voters in Kansas who did not provide citizenship documents will be able to vote in the November election under a federal appeals court ruling late Friday that upheld a judge's order.
Sep 28, 2016
KCUR: New Poll Shows Most Kansans Support Reducing Drug Sentences
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.
Sep 27, 2016
AP: ACLU of Kansas to host town hall on voting rights
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.
Sep 27, 2016
Poll Finds Strong Support Among Kansas Voters for Criminal Justice Reform
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.
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