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Jul 8, 2022

ACLU steps in, voter registration in Atchison of July 12 in line with rest of state

The ACLU of Kansas stepped in and threatened to file litigation because the county was violating federal law. This morning, the Secretary’s general counsel determined that those wanting to vote in the...

The ACLU of Kansas stepped in and threatened to file litigation because the county was violating federal law. This morning, the Secretary’s general counsel determined that those wanting to vote in the...

TV Graphic that reads "Update on Atchinson Voter Registration: —ACLU threatened to sue —Atchinson residents couldn't register for primary —Affected new Kansas residents & first time voters —Residents now have until July 12 to register
TV Graphic that reads "Update on Atchinson Voter Registration: —ACLU threatened to sue —Atchinson residents couldn't register for primary —Affected new Kansas residents & first time voters —Residents now have until July 12 to register
Jul 8, 2022

Atchison County official allows city residents to register to vote after lawsuit threat

Atchison County will again allow residents of the City of Atchison to register to vote following a local outcry and a threatened lawsuit from the American Civil Liberties Union, according to an email from...

Atchison County will again allow residents of the City of Atchison to register to vote following a local outcry and a threatened lawsuit from the American Civil Liberties Union, according to an email from...

Voting booths. ABBY DREY adrey@centredaily.com
Voting booths. ABBY DREY adrey@centredaily.com
Jul 8, 2022

Atchison did the right thing on voter registration — even if it took an ACLU threat.

Atchison County, Kansas, has done the right thing — even though it took the threat of litigation from the ACLU of Kansas.

Atchison County, Kansas, has done the right thing — even though it took the threat of litigation from the ACLU of Kansas.

Table with an array of "I voted" stickers
Table with an array of "I voted" stickers
Jul 8, 2022

Inside the ACLU's campaign to build a Roe firewall

The Roe v. Wade reversal by the U.S. Supreme Court empowered states to decide abortion rights. "We're looking at those states where we can create a firewall," Kary Moss, the ACLU's political director, told...

The Roe v. Wade reversal by the U.S. Supreme Court empowered states to decide abortion rights. "We're looking at those states where we can create a firewall," Kary Moss, the ACLU's political director, told...

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Jun 25, 2022

Organizers launch ‘Vote Neigh’ to boost the reproductive justice movement ahead of the Aug. 2 election

As part of the “Vote No August 2” movement, a group of young activists has formed an organization to energize people around the reproductive justice movement and appeal better to young voters.

As part of the “Vote No August 2” movement, a group of young activists has formed an organization to energize people around the reproductive justice movement and appeal better to young voters.

Clockwise from top left are Leslie Butsch, Helena Buchmann, Lauren Klapper, Ximena Ibarra, Rija Nazir and Chloe Chaffin. (Zoom screenshot; background image: Vote Neigh Facebook event page)
Clockwise from top left are Leslie Butsch, Helena Buchmann, Lauren Klapper, Ximena Ibarra, Rija Nazir and Chloe Chaffin. (Zoom screenshot; background image: Vote Neigh Facebook event page)
Jun 15, 2022

ACLU of Kansas argues probation shouldn’t depend on ability to pay fines

The American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas is arguing a state law allowing probation to be extended for the failure to pay fines and fees should be struck down as unconstitutional in a brief the ACLU...

The American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas is arguing a state law allowing probation to be extended for the failure to pay fines and fees should be struck down as unconstitutional in a brief the ACLU...

Sharon Brett, legal director at the ACLU of Kansas, says the state statute regarding extension of probation for failure to pay fines and fees creates a tiered system of punishment, violating the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment by imposing th
Sharon Brett, legal director at the ACLU of Kansas, says the state statute regarding extension of probation for failure to pay fines and fees creates a tiered system of punishment, violating the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment by imposing th