The City of Leavenworth voted 4-1 last night to grant a permit to CoreCivic to open its local facility as an ICE Detention Center. Let's be clear: this is not over. CoreCivic, we are all watching you.
Today, Kansans legislators are holding a hearing for SB 394, a bill that not only makes it harder to vote, but creates complex systemic complications for any voter who wants to ensure their voice is heard.
We've been down this road before as a state - but #ksleg wants to undermine voting rights and expose people's sensitive data. We're against this. Obviously.
Notorious for-profit prison corporation CoreCivic routinely undermines the rights of people to build out their profit margin. Our latest podcast features a conversation with the Carceral Accountability Council, a non-profit dedicated to standing up for human rights and human dignity.
Join us Thursday, March 12, at the Kansas State Capitol to stand up for reproductive freedom and remind lawmakers: our bodies, our decisions.
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There's still time to fight back against these anti-voting rights bills! Here's what you need to know.
Pouring resources into a prison will have an impact on everything else in a community, and it will hinder every generation's ability to grow. We see this happening right now in Leavenworth — and we can imagine something better.
This legislative session has been fast-paced and controversial to say the least. Our fellow Kansan Matthew tells us about his experience submitting testimony and why our voices matter right now. Click here to read his blog in full: https://loom.ly/gTYdOQI
We're now past Turnaround Week in the Kansas legislature, where we learn which bills are dead and which ones continue on through the process. Here's an update of where things stand.
We have the right to record ICE agents and other government officials at work in public. Read up on your rights and understand the risks by swiping through.
Bills like HB 2491 aren't just major privacy concerns, they're unfounded and conspiratorial attacks on our immigrant communities and democracy itself.
With the increased presence of ICE in our Kansas neighborhoods, it's important we all know our rights when recording ICE.
Did you know that Kansas has a Supreme Court, just like the country does? Be a part of the conversation on how we select judges and make your voice heard about our future!
ICE cannot have the unchecked power to target and kidnap our neighbors. But extremists in our Kansas legislature are trying to pass legislation that does just that.
If you or a loved one is impacted by Senate Bill 244 becoming a law, contact us by visiting aclu.org/KS_SB244 or by clicking the link in our bio. We want to hear from you.
Extremists in our Kansas legislature have passed one of the most egregious anti-trans laws in the nation. Not only is this law unenforceable, it's a discriminatory violation of our constitutional rights.
The Trump administration's lawless pursuit of mass deportations endangers us all, but especially the most vulnerable among us. Act now, tell Congress to stop funding ICE's brutality. https://loom.ly/2f56ubo
Preserving a fair Supreme Court willing to stand up for what's right is crucial to our democracy.
If you or a loved one has been impacted by bail in Sedgwick County, Kansas we want to hear from you. Click here to fill out of legal intake form: https://loom.ly/XbbQb4Q
We can't allow ICE to harm or kill more people.
Congress must demand an end to these reckless immigration raids, and oppose any bill that would add to ICE's already massive budget.
ACLU President Deborah Archer spoke on Hawaii Public Radio about how and why communities across the country must defend constitutional rights.
If you or a loved one has been impacted by bail in Sedgwick County, Kansas we want to hear from you. Click the link in our bio or click here to fill out our legal intake form: https://loom.ly/XbbQb4Q
It can be easy to see bill numbers or policy points and miss the crux of why fighting for access to healthcare is so important: it's about Kansans getting to live happy, healthy lives as their true selves. No amount of political theatre changes this basic reality.
“The Court’s message to the KHP is clear: it has been violating the law and must train its troopers to obey the law. We remain adamant that troopers must observe and respect the rights of all people traveling Kansas highways.”
“This decision is a win for our clients and for the Fourth Amendment,” said Monica Bennett, Legal Director of the ACLU of Kansas.
The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision Thursday in Shaw v. Jones, affirming a district court’s finding that the Kansas Highway Patrol violated drivers’ constitutional rights.
With rumors of increased ICE activity, it's more important than ever to fight back against fear by knowing our rights and how to protect ourselves at home and at work.
Too often, our "justice" system actually serves as a mechanism for punishment, precluding any chance for justice. By passing the Second Look Act this session, Kansas lawmakers can give people serving long sentences a chance to prove their rehabilitation, growth, and gain a second chance at life.
With just hours of notice today, Kansas lawmakers changed tomorrow's informational hearing on a law altering gender markers on documents into a full hearing. If you'd like to submit testimony on HB 2426, the deadline is 10 am, Tuesday 1/13.
We're looking for passionate advocates to join our policy team! To learn more about these positions and the application requirements, visit the link in our bio or click here: https://loom.ly/ilYURyg
