in the Legislature

The ACLU of Kansas is never busier than when the Legislature is in session. Either independently or with our partners in various and diverse coalitions, we work to protect civil liberties for all Kansans by either placing, supporting, altering, or defeating legislation that would threaten those civil liberties.

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Feb 21, 2019

TESTIMONY IN OPPOSITION OF HB 2355

The primary function of this bill is to remove a restriction of warrantless arrest. Current language limits warrantless arrest to agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

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Feb 20, 2019

TESTIMONY IN OPPOSITION OF HB 2274

Given the dubious intent of this bill, the shoddy scientific claims behind it, and the interference into the doctor/patient relationship, we urge you not to pass HB 2274, and to oppose any bills of this...

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Feb 19, 2019

TESTIMONY IN SUPPORT OF HB2092

The ACLU of Kansas and our member and volunteer base strongly support implementing election-day registration in Kansas with HB 2092.

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Feb 6, 2019

TESTIMONY IN SUPPORT OF HB2009

Columbus Day elevates a violent moment in history that is part of the cultural erasure of Native Americans. Indigenous People’s Day is a step toward the visibility and representation of nations that have...

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Jan 28, 2019

IN SUPPORT TO HB 2018 & HB 2042

It is precisely our reverence for the rule of law, liberty, and democracy that moves us to support HB 2018 and HB 2042. We are delighted to see that both bills would remove prosecutorial authority from a...

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Jan 15, 2019

Following the 2019 Kansas Legislative Session

The 2019 Kansas Legislative Session convened on Monday, January 14. Check back here for updates on bills, upcoming events, and other information the ACLU of Kansas is watching during this legislative...

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