Press Releases

ACLU of Kansas Issues Texas Travel Advisory

The American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas issued a "travel alert" today informing anyone planning to travel to Texas in the near future to anticipate the possible violation of their constitutional rights when stopped by law enforcement.

ACLU of Kansas Files Demands for Documents on Implementation of Trump's Muslim Ban

The ACLU of Kansas filed a Freedom of Information Act request today with its local U.S. Customs and Border Protection office to expose how Trump administration officials are interpreting and executing the president’s Muslim ban.

Court Permanently Blocks Kobach's Dual Voter Registration System

A state court has ordered a permanent halt to Kansas’ dual voter registration system, meaning thousands of Kansans will have their votes counted for federal, state, and local elections in next week’s election and beyond.

Federal Appeals Court Hearing Tuesday in Kansas Voting Rights Lawsuit

A federal appeals court will hear arguments in the American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas' lawsuit filed on behalf of Kansans who tried to register to vote via the state Division of Vehicles, but were illegally forced to provide additional documentation.

Audit in Kansas proves civil asset forfeiture laws need reform

A recently released state audit reveals significant shortcomings in Kansas’ civil asset property seizure and forfeiture process, highlighting the urgent need for reforms long advocated by the ACLU of Kansas.

Court blocks Kobach from implementing dual voter registration system, protects voting rights

Acting on a request made by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), Judge Larry Hendricks issued an injunction preventing Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach from implementing a dual voter registration system in the August primary election.
Court Cases: Brown v. Kobach

ACLU Sues Kansas over Dual Voter Registration System

The American Civil Liberties Union today filed a lawsuit challenging Kansas’ dual voter registration system, charging it violates the Kansas Constitution and state law.
Court Cases: Brown v. Kobach

ACLU, citizens groups call on Kris Kobach to respect the rule of law, stop creating deliberate confusion

The American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas, the League of Women Voters of Kansas, MainStream Coalition, and Women for Kansas are calling on Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach to make clear that all properly registered voters will be permitted to exercise their right to vote in all elections.

Kansas Stronger Together Opposes Sedgwick County Commission Proposal to Repeal In-State Tuition

The Board of Sedgwick County Commissioners is considering asking the Kansas Legislature to repeal the state’s policy granting in-state tuition, regardless of immigration status.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights