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Sep 18, 2023

ACLU reminds Kansans why private prison closed as attempts to reopen begin

“As described in our letter, CoreCivic is plainly unable to run a facility that meets even the bare minimum standards afforded by our Constitution,” said Sharon Brett, Legal Director of the ACLU of Kansas...

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Sep 15, 2023

Envisioning Safety: Community-Driven Prosecution Reform in Wyandotte County

The reform prosecution movement faces a critical moment. With the recent uptick in violent crime, reform prosecutors face unprecedented attacks and calls for a return to “tough-on-crime” tactics. Those...

Sep 15, 2023

Transgender Kansans can no longer get birth certificate changes as KDHE will follow SB 180

"This policy change is devastating news for the trans community in Kansas, as accurate, affirming identity documents are crucial for the health, safety, and wellbeing of trans people," said D.C. Hiegert, an...

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Sep 11, 2023

‘Quindaro, the vision:’ Kansas ACLU report points to historic site as blueprint for future

“It’s about Quindaro the idea,” said McCormick, who has also written columns for Kansas Reflector. “Quindaro the aspiration, Quindaro the vision. We’re talking about a place, as one of our sources in the...

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Sep 11, 2023

After rights violations, KS troopers will need written consent for some car searches

Sharon Brett, legal director for the ACLU of Kansas, said Monday that drivers should not be subjected to different practices based on where they are driving.

Sep 11, 2023

Is Wichita’s disorderly conduct law unconstitutional? Kansas Supreme Court to decide

The issues raised in this case are really significant because at its heart, it goes to whether law enforcement can criminalize protected conduct under the guise of labeling it quote unquote ‘noisy,’” ACLU...