Press Releases

ACLU of Kansas Report Reveals Consequences of the Severe Underutilization of Diversion in Kansas

Following an exhaustive, multi-month investigation into diversion practices in all 105 counties in Kansas, the ACLU of Kansas issued a report detailing the severe underutilization of diversion by county prosecutors and the negative consequences underutilization has for Kansas communities.

ACLU of Kansas to Host Wyandotte Community Forum on Municipal ID

The American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas will host a community forum on Municipal ID on Monday, October 30, at 6:00 PM at Grandview Park Presbyterian Church in Kansas City, Kansas.

ACLU Free Speech Case Challenges Law Aimed at Anti-Israel Boycotts

The American Civil Liberties Union and the American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas filed a federal lawsuit today arguing that a Kansas law requiring a high school educator to certify that she won’t boycott Israel violates her First Amendment rights.

Federal Judge Releases Kobach-Trump Meeting Documents

A federal court today released documents relating to Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach’s draft amendments to the federal National Voter Registration Act (or the “motor-voter law”), including a document that he brought to a meeting with President-elect Trump in November 2016.

Coalition of 15 Organizations Serving Wyandotte County Urge County Commissioners to Establish Municipal Photo ID Program

Today, a coalition of 15 organizations serving residents of Wyandotte County sent a letter to the Commissioners of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas urging them to establish a municipal photo identification card program.

ACLU: Lawrence, Kansas Will Host National Kickoff of New “Let People Vote” Campaign

On Sunday, October 1, People Power, the grassroots mobilization arm of the American Civil Liberties Union, will launch its new national campaign, Let People Vote, at the Lied Center from Lawrence, Kansas.

ACLU: People Power to Host National "Let People Vote" Launch Event in Lawrence

ACLU: People Power is launching its new grassroots campaign, Let People Vote, in Lawrence on October 1.

ACLU of Kansas Statement on the Termination of DACA

The Trump Administration today announced the termination of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Program, throwing the lives and futures of 800,000 Dreamers who call this country home into disarray.

ACLU of Kansas Demands Communications Between Kansas AG Derek Schmidt and Trump Administration on DACA

The ACLU of Kansas, affiliates in 9 other states, and the national ACLU filed open records requests today demanding copies of any communications between the Kansas Office of the Attorney and the federal government regarding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals ("DACA") program.