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Aug 28, 2023

Justice Department Secures Agreement with Kansas Community College to Address Racial Discrimination and Harassment

Racial Justice

The Justice Department announced today a settlement agreement with Highland Community College (HCC) in Kansas to resolve the department’s investigation into allegations that Black students, primarily...

The Justice Department announced today a settlement agreement with Highland Community College (HCC) in Kansas to resolve the department’s investigation into allegations that Black students, primarily...

screenshot of headline: Justice Department Secures Agreement with Kansas Community College to Address Racial Discrimination and Harassment
screenshot of headline: Justice Department Secures Agreement with Kansas Community College to Address Racial Discrimination and Harassment
Aug 28, 2023

ACLU seeks traffic stop rules for KHP after two step ruling | The Kansas City Star

Criminal Legal Reform

The American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas is urging a federal judge to impose a severe injunction against the Kansas Highway Patrol to block future violations of drivers’ constitutional rights. Under the...

The American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas is urging a federal judge to impose a severe injunction against the Kansas Highway Patrol to block future violations of drivers’ constitutional rights. Under the...

Kansas Highway Patrol vehicle in Manhattan, KS (Feb. 25, 2023) The Wichita Eagle.
Kansas Highway Patrol vehicle in Manhattan, KS (Feb. 25, 2023) The Wichita Eagle.
Aug 24, 2023

After scathing ruling, Kansas Highway Patrol argues against rules to prevent rights violations

Criminal Legal Reform

“If an injunction isn’t issued I think there’s a significant concern that the KHP will continue doing precisely the things that the court found to be unconstitutional,” Brett said.

“If an injunction isn’t issued I think there’s a significant concern that the KHP will continue doing precisely the things that the court found to be unconstitutional,” Brett said.

After scathing ruling, Kansas Highway Patrol argues against rules to prevent rights violations
After scathing ruling, Kansas Highway Patrol argues against rules to prevent rights violations
Aug 22, 2023

Data dive: What spending more money on elections means for Kansas voter turnout

Voting Rights

The American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas issued a report noting wide discrepancies in how Kansas counties manage elections. 

The American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas issued a report noting wide discrepancies in how Kansas counties manage elections. 

Kansas City Beacon: Elections
Kansas City Beacon: Elections
Aug 21, 2023

Transgender individuals allowed into major Kansas lawsuit

LGBTQ+ Rights

Attorneys for the ACLU of Kansas and Attorney General Kris Kobach's office sparred in court Wednesday over the issue, which comes amid the ongoing legal dispute over the impact of a new law, Senate Bill 180...

Attorneys for the ACLU of Kansas and Attorney General Kris Kobach's office sparred in court Wednesday over the issue, which comes amid the ongoing legal dispute over the impact of a new law, Senate Bill 180...

A Shawnee County judge will allow a legal group representing transgender Kansans to intervene in an ongoing case over driver's licenses. Andrew Bahl/The Topeka Capital-Journal
A Shawnee County judge will allow a legal group representing transgender Kansans to intervene in an ongoing case over driver's licenses. Andrew Bahl/The Topeka Capital-Journal
Aug 18, 2023

Judge allows transgender Kansans to intervene in Kobach’s driver’s license lawsuit - Kansas Reflector

LGBTQ+ Rights

“We are gratified that the court has seen that our clients have a vested interest in the outcome of this case, and should be entitled to make their arguments,” said Sharon Brett, legal director of the ACLU...

“We are gratified that the court has seen that our clients have a vested interest in the outcome of this case, and should be entitled to make their arguments,” said Sharon Brett, legal director of the ACLU...

Adam Kellogg speaks during rally in support of transgender rights May 5, 2023, at the Statehouse in Topeka. Kellogg is one of the five transgender Kansan's represented by the ACLU in a case involving gender markers on driver's licenses. (Sherman Smith/Kan
Adam Kellogg speaks during rally in support of transgender rights May 5, 2023, at the Statehouse in Topeka. Kellogg is one of the five transgender Kansan's represented by the ACLU in a case involving gender markers on driver's licenses. (Sherman Smith/Kan