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Nov 15, 2020

More than 21,000 felons are barred from voting in Kansas. Far more are eligible – but don’t realize it

A record-setting number of Kansans went to the polls in last week’s election. But more than 21,000 residents were unable to join them.

That’s due to a state law that prevents those serving a felony...

A record-setting number of Kansans went to the polls in last week’s election. But more than 21,000 residents were unable to join them.

That’s due to a state law that prevents those serving a felony...

Oct 29, 2020

ACLU of Kansas wants Ellis County voters to know misprinted ballots will be counted

TOPEKA — The American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas wants the Ellis County clerk to provide direction directly to voters who received misprinted ballots.

Clerk Donna Maskus says she has done...

TOPEKA — The American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas wants the Ellis County clerk to provide direction directly to voters who received misprinted ballots.

Clerk Donna Maskus says she has done...

Oct 29, 2020

ACLU of Kansas encourages voters to track their votes and to call the Election Protection Hotline if they run into any irregularities

ACLU of Kansas encourages voters to track their votes and to call the Election Protection Hotline if they run into any irregularities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Oct. 28, 2020 

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ACLU of Kansas encourages voters to track their votes and to call the Election Protection Hotline if they run into any irregularities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Oct. 28, 2020 

CONTACT: ...

Oct 12, 2020

The Kansas City Star: After 2 meetings allowing public comments, Overland Park may stifle them, critics say

The Overland Park City Council, this month for the first time, began allowing the public to speak at open comment periods, something every other Johnson County city offers.

But after only two...

The Overland Park City Council, this month for the first time, began allowing the public to speak at open comment periods, something every other Johnson County city offers.

But after only two...

Aug 19, 2020

ACLU calls out Overland Park police for ‘militarized response’ to Black Lives Matter protest

In a letter addressed to Overland Park Police Chief Frank Donchez, the civil rights group highlighted concerns with officers’ handling of a peaceful protest on July 24. The ACLU was acting in support of...

In a letter addressed to Overland Park Police Chief Frank Donchez, the civil rights group highlighted concerns with officers’ handling of a peaceful protest on July 24. The ACLU was acting in support of...