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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Jan 31, 2018
HB 2512
Jan 31, 2018
HB 2512
ACLU Testimony - HB 2512
Position: Oppose
The ACLU of Kansas strongly opposes HB 2512, as it fails to protect the constitutionally protected right to abortion and related reproductive health services.
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Jan 26, 2018
HB 2453
Jan 26, 2018
HB 2453
ACLU Testimony - HB 2453
Position: Oppose
The ACLU of Kansas opposes HB 2453. Whereas intermediate intervention programs are incredibly effective, passing on fees to juvenile defendants increases recidivism and causes the poor to face harsher...
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Jan 22, 2018
HB 2459
Jan 22, 2018
HB 2459
ACLU Testimony - HB 2459
Position: Support
The ACLU of KS supports HB 2459. This bill would amend existing law to better protect the rights of Kansans whose property is forfeited, as well as require any agency seizing property for forfeiture to...
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Jan 17, 2018
SB 264
Jan 17, 2018
SB 264
ACLU Testimony - SB 264
Position: Support
The ACLU of Kansas strongly supports SB 264. SB 264 would amend existing law to ensure that all registered voters, including those unable to sign for reason of disability, are able to cast a ballot.
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Dec 19, 2017
ACLU Testimony – Private Expansion of Lansing Correctional Facility
Expanding the private correctional facility at Lansing would lead to expensive over-incarceration with little oversight. Therefore, we oppose this unnecessary privatization plan.
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Dec 14, 2017
2018 ACLU Legislative Priorities
The ACLU of Kansas is a non-partisan organization dedicated to protecting and strengthening the civil liberties and civil rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution. A non-profit membership organization...