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On this page, you'll find answers to frequently asked questions following the settlement reached in Progeny v. City of Wichita. This page is not a substitute for legal advice in your individual case.
Click here or scroll to the bottom to view the official notice authorized by the Court.
Last updated May 30, 2024
Deadline to submit comments or objections to the settlement |
July 26, 2024 |
Deadline to submit written notification of intent to make an oral statement at the Final Approval Hearing |
August 2, 2024 |
Final Approval Hearing |
August 23, 2024 at 1:30pm |
- A settlement has been reached with the City of Wichita (“the City”) in a class action lawsuit alleging that the Wichita Police Department (“WPD”), is violating Class Members’ Fourteenth and First Amendment rights by incorrectly including them in the WPD’s Gang List/Database as gang members or gang associates. The City denies that it is violating the rights of Plaintiffs or any other Class Member.
- You may be included in the settlement as a member of the Class if you are included in the WPD’s Gang List/Database as an Active or Inactive Gang Member or Gang Associate.
- The Court overseeing this case still has to decide whether to approve the settlement.
- Your rights are affected whether you act or do not act. These rights and options – and the deadlines to exercise them – are explained in the Notice below. Please read the Notice carefully. For the precise terms and conditions of the settlement, you may see the settlement agreement.
Do nothing |
The reforms and changes to WPD policies and practices concerning the Gang List/Database (including the creation of procedures allowing you to request to review your status on the Gang List/Database and to appeal your inclusion on the Gang List/Database) will occur without any additional further action from you. |
Submit a comment supporting or objecting to the settlement |
If you wish, you may (but are not required to) write a comment in support of or in objection to the settlement for the Court to read. You must submit your comments in writing by U.S. Mail or email to either of the following addresses: Kansas Appleseed Center for Law and Justice, Inc. ACLU of Kansas All comments must be received by July 26, 2024. |
Go to a hearing on August 23, 2024 at 1:30pm |
You may (but are not required to) attend the Final Approval Hearing to be held on August 23, 2024 at 1:30pm in Courtroom 414 of the U.S. District Courthouse, 401 N. Market, Wichita, KS 67202. If you wish, you may (but are not required to) speak at the Final Approval Hearing. If you wish to speak, you must submit a written notification that you would like to speak at the hearing. If you plan to object to or oppose the settlement, you must briefly explain your objection. This written notification must be submitted in writing by U.S. Mail or email as described above, and it must be received by August 2, 2024. |
**PLEASE DO NOT CALL JUDGE MELGREN OR THE CLERK OF THE COURT ABOUT THE PROPOSED SETTLEMENT.**