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Nov 19, 2023

ACLU demands Kansas school change policy that allegedly forced Native American child to cut his hair

The First Amendment

The American Civil Liberties Union is demanding that a Kansas elementary school repeal a policy it says forbids boys from wearing long hair after an 8-year-old Native American student was allegedly forced...

The American Civil Liberties Union is demanding that a Kansas elementary school repeal a policy it says forbids boys from wearing long hair after an 8-year-old Native American student was allegedly forced...

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Screenshot of article, headline reads, "ACLU demands Kansas sohool change policy that allegedly forced Native Amerioan child to cut his hair"
Nov 18, 2023

Kansas school forced 8-year-old Native American boy to cut his hair, ACLU says

The First Amendment

In a letter sent Friday, the ACLU demanded that the Girard School District rescind a policy at the elementary school that bars long hair for boys, alleging it violates state and federal laws.

In a letter sent Friday, the ACLU demanded that the Girard School District rescind a policy at the elementary school that bars long hair for boys, alleging it violates state and federal laws.

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Screenshot of a video newstory; cars in traffic on Kansas highway
Nov 18, 2023

Kansas school forced 8-year-old Native American boy to cut his hair, ACLU says | AP News

The First Amendment

A Kansas grade school forced an 8-year-old Native American boy to cut off his hair after he grew it out for cultural reasons, the American Civil Liberties Union said. In a letter sent Friday, the ACLU...

A Kansas grade school forced an 8-year-old Native American boy to cut off his hair after he grew it out for cultural reasons, the American Civil Liberties Union said. In a letter sent Friday, the ACLU...

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Screenshot of AP article, headline is "Kansas school forced 8-year-old Native American boy to cut his huir, ACLU says"
Nov 17, 2023

After Kansas school district forces Native American boy to cut his hair, ACLU sends warning - Kansas Reflector

The First Amendment

Officials at R.V. Haderlein Elementary in Girard forced an 8-year-old Native American boy to cut his hair, despite objections that he grew it out to connect with his cultural heritage. The American Civil...

Officials at R.V. Haderlein Elementary in Girard forced an 8-year-old Native American boy to cut his hair, despite objections that he grew it out to connect with his cultural heritage. The American Civil...

The ACLU of Kansas on Friday sent a letter to Girard school officials warning them that their sex-based hair policy is unlawful. School officials forced an 8-year-old Native American boy to cut his hair in conflict with his religious practices. (Kansas Re
The ACLU of Kansas on Friday sent a letter to Girard school officials warning them that their sex-based hair policy is unlawful. School officials forced an 8-year-old Native American boy to cut his hair in conflict with his religious practices. (Kansas Re
Nov 15, 2023

Election for KCK seat on Unified Government board may swing | The Kansas City Star

Voting Rights

“Counting provisional ballots is an incredibly important part of ensuring that everybody has the opportunity to participate” in elections, says Sharon Brett, Legal Director of the ACLU of Kansas.

“Counting provisional ballots is an incredibly important part of ensuring that everybody has the opportunity to participate” in elections, says Sharon Brett, Legal Director of the ACLU of Kansas.

Robert Billaci of Kansas City, Kansas, voted in the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, at the Bethany Community Center in Kansas City, Kansas. TAMMY LJUNGBLAD tljungblad@kcstar.com Read more at: https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government
Robert Billaci of Kansas City, Kansas, voted in the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, at the Bethany Community Center in Kansas City, Kansas. TAMMY LJUNGBLAD tljungblad@kcstar.com Read more at: https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government
Nov 15, 2023

Groups call for DOJ probe into Wyandotte County prosecutors | The Kansas City Star

Criminal Legal Reform

Groups that sent the letter, including the Metro Organization for Racial and Economic Equity (MORE2) and the ACLU of Kansas, asked for a meeting with DOJ officials this month or next to “make the case” for...

Groups that sent the letter, including the Metro Organization for Racial and Economic Equity (MORE2) and the ACLU of Kansas, asked for a meeting with DOJ officials this month or next to “make the case” for...

Spencer Webster, attorney for Metro Organization for Racial and Economic Equity (MORE2), speaks during a press conference at Grandview Park Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023, in Kansas City, Kansas. MORE2 called on the U.S. Department of Justi
Spencer Webster, attorney for Metro Organization for Racial and Economic Equity (MORE2), speaks during a press conference at Grandview Park Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023, in Kansas City, Kansas. MORE2 called on the U.S. Department of Justi