Press Releases

ACLU of Kansas wins rare, KDOC release of Christopher McIntyre

The Kansas Department of Corrections today released Christopher McIntyre, a 47-year-old man battling stage four cancer in multiple parts of his body, from the Lansing Correctional Facility into the care of his family in Wichita.

ACLU of Kansas strongly opposes SB208

The ACLU of Kansas strongly opposes SB208 and urges the Kansas Senate to see this bill for what it is: a baseless attack on transgender youth that is both deeply harmful and unlawful.

ACLU of Kansas, National ACLU unequivocally oppose bill targeting trans athletes; each issue statements

Imposing a ban on transgender girls and young women participating in athletics consistent with their gender identity is discriminatory and unconstitutional.

MEDIA ADVISORY

In response to the violence at the U.S. Capitol building, delaying the certification of the Electoral College tally, ACLU leaders issued the following statements

ACLU Urges Senator Roger Marshall and Congress to Certify, Uphold the Will of Kansas Voters

The American Civil Liberties Union urges Congress to oppose the efforts led by President Trump to trample the will of the American electorate, particularly the will of Kansas voters.

ACLU of Kansas sues Sec. of State following “a series of shifting justifications” for why requested information has not been provided

The ACLU of Kansas has filed suit against the Kansas Secretary of State in federal court in pursuit of documents the court has twice ordered released to a Topeka-based voter advocacy organization.

Join the ACLU of Kansas Thursday for a virtual press conference to unveil a free data tool to promote government transparency

The ACLU of Kansas will host a virtual press conference at 10 a.m. Thursday Dec. 17 on ZOOM to unveil a new, free, public-access database aimed at promoting greater government transparency and civic participation.

In resounding victory for tens of thousands of disenfranchised Kansas voters, Supreme Court refuses to hear “proof of citizenship” case

The United States Supreme Court Monday rejected an attempt to breathe new life into a draconian Kansas law requiring documentary proof of citizen for voter registration, finally closing the book on a law that has failed at federal and appellate court levels.
Issue Areas: Voting Rights
Court Cases: Fish v. Kobach

ACLU of Kansas launching ‘Stone Catchers’ blog that will highlight criminal justice issues

The ACLU of Kansas has launched a new blog aimed at elevating critical criminal justice reform issues including but not limited to expanded resources for public defenders.