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2026 Legislative Hub
The ACLU of Kansas is never busier than when the Legislature is in session. Whether independently or with our partners in diverse coalitions spanning across the state, we work to defend, protect, and expand civil liberties for all Kansans through the legislative process.
Follow along here on our 2026 Legislative Hub, where we'll include weekly recaps, key bill summaries, toolkits, and more.
Press Releases
Nov 10, 2025
Poll: Kansas voters concerned about threats to democracy and broadly support language translation
A new poll finds that 70% of Kansas voters across party lines are concerned about politicians trying to undermine the votes of American citizens and that 71% want officials to prioritize protecting democracy.
Oct 30, 2025
Kansans on Probation Challenge the Punishment of Their Poverty
Four Kansans have brought a new lawsuit in the federal district court over the unlimited, harsher punishment of poor defendants who cannot pay their restitution compared to the treatment of defendants who have the ability to pay.
Oct 16, 2025
DA Bennett ignores over a dozen organizations asking to end wealth-based punishment in Sedgwick County
A week later, thirteen local organizations are still waiting for a response to their letter urging Sedgwick County District Attorney Marc Bennett to push his office to reduce the number of individuals impacted by pretrial detention.
REPRESENT! RECLAIMING OUR VOTE AND RESTORING OUR DEMOCRACY
REPRESENT! RECLAIMING OUR VOTE AND RESTORING OUR DEMOCRACY
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