Letters to Officials

To: Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Bureau of Prisons RE ICE Detention at FCI Leavenworth

On May 29, 2025, the Advocates for Immigrant Rights and Reconciliation, the American Civil Liberties Union, the American Liberties Union of Kansas, the American Immigration Lawyers Association, the Federal Public Defender for the District of Kansas, the Missouri/Kansas Chapter of the American Imm

May 29, 2025

To Gov. Laura Kelly Re: SB 63 ACLU KS Veto Request

On February 5, 2025, ACLU of Kansas sent a letter to Governor Laura Kelly asking her to veto Senate Bill 63, a bill prohibiting access to gender-affirming medical treatments for transgender people under 18. SB 63 prohibits medical providers in the state of Kansas from providing gender-affirming m

February 5, 2025

To County Election Officials RE: Kansas Election Protection Program – Anticipated Site Locations for the 2024 General Election

On October 28, 2024, ACLU of Kansas sent a letter notifying county election officials of our November 5th General Election Protection Program's anticipated polling site locations. The letter discusses the nonpartisan election hotline and the presence of on-site volunteers for in-person assistance

October 28, 2024

To Shawnee City Councilman Tony Gillette RE Public Social Media Use

On September 6, 2024, the ACLU of Kansas sent a letter to Shawnee City Councilman Tony Gillette following reports from Shawnee residents who had their comments on the "Tony Gillette for Shawnee" Facebook page deleted or had their access to the page restricted. This letter sought to inform Mr.

September 6, 2024

To County Election Officials RE: Election Protection Program Results for 2024 Primary Election

On August 19, 2024, the ACLU of Kansas sent a letter notifying county election officials of our August 6, 2024 Primary Election Protection Program results.

August 19, 2024

To USD 109 RE: Promoting Religious Viewpoints at School

On August 19, 2024, the ACLU of Kansas sent a letter notifying a principal at USD 109 in Belleville that her actions facilitating the visit of an individual with Gideons International, who interacted with students to advocate his religious viewpoints, was unconstitutional.

August 19, 2024