From Harvey County to Wichita to Overland Park — we said NO KINGS.

We're back to defend access to the polls during some of our most important elections yet. And we need YOUR HELP! Sign up to join Election Protection, our nonpartisan voter assistance work, by visiting our Take Action page at aclukansas.org or by scanning the QR code.

Decisions about our bodies belong to us, not the government. It’s that simple.

Within just days of Leavenworth approving their permit, for-profit prison corporation CoreCivic had moved detainees to the Midwest Regional Reception Center. Leavenworth must meaningfully monitor CoreCivic to hold them to their word—and the terms of the permit.

Constituent's private voter information should not become a bargaining chip in political battles between federal or state government agencies. And weaponizing sensitive information in a witch hunt for ineligible voters will inevitably result in U.S. citizens losing their ability to vote.

SB 244 is meant to hurt trans people, but hate never has the last say.

Our policy team has been pushing hard in the Topeka Capital Building, and we're getting close to the end of legislation session. Check out what's still to come and stay up to date by visiting our Legislative Hub at aclukansas.org.

SB 244 is discriminatory, unconstitutional, disruptive, unsustainable, and ultimately a gross violation of civic trust. We won't stop fighting until SB 244 is erased from Kansas state law.

Kansas's long standing history of exercising our free speech to voice our opinions, even when unpopular, is what makes our state and our communities powerful and unique. Stripping away our rights won't silence us, it will only make us louder.

We had a blast with our friends @bootsonthegroundmidwest speaking to Kansans on how we plan to defend democracy in our upcoming elections. If you missed out on this meeting, don't worry! You can still join the Election Protection team by visiting our Take Actions page here: https://loom.ly/cDz7U7Y

Leavenworth City Commission's recent vote to approve CoreCivic's special use permit wasn't just a vote on land disputes. It was a decision to allow rampant abuse in our state. Kansans won't just sit down and allow this to happen. The fight against CoreCivic is far from over: https://loom.ly/ownbIGk

"Like many, we’re now forced to leave Kansas—the place we call home—for my safety and the safety of my family. You shouldn't wonder if I'm scared. I’m terrified; we all are." Full blog here: https://www.aclukansas.org/publications/dust-in-my-wind-again/

Anti-immigrant legislators are attempting to sacrificing due process and community trust in order to give more power to federal agents intruding into Kansas neighborhoods. This will not make our communities safer. This will only further disenfranchise the most vulnerable among us.

As anti-democracy legislators continue to push attacks at the state level, we're building our defenses at the local level to defend and protect equal access to our Kansas polls. Sign up today for our upcoming phone and text banks by clicking here: https://loom.ly/hGYe-H8

The Kansas legislature may attempt to silence our Kansas youth, but the youth will never back down. To read Kansas High School student Emma Davis' blog on these attempts to strip away students' first amendment rights in full, click here: https://loom.ly/I0K2sak

Trans joy is loud and it is powerful, and it will win.

Had a blast tabling for voting rights at WSU last week!🌾💛

Extremists in our Kansas legislature are continuing to push anti-democracy legislation. Kansas resident, Robin Monroe asks who will face the burden of these restrictions? The answer: you. To read Robin's opinion article for the Kansas Reflector in full, click here: https://loom.ly/2CslR-0

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. Sign up by clicking here: https://www.weareplannedparenthoodaction.org/a/kansans-reproductive-freedom-1

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 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

USPS has announced new postmark processing policy that will impact all of our abilities to vote, especially those who depend on the vote-by-mail process. Swipe through to learn how you will need to take this new policy into consideration in our upcoming elections.

We're at our best when our legal system looks beyond theory and procedure and recognize their true purpose: to protect and help people.

As part of celebrating 60 years of the ACLU of Kansas, we produced a documentary-style oral history of our organization—all the way back to a 1960s meeting to defeat a McCarthy-era loyalty oath. You can find the full documentary on our website or YouTube channel.

In order to fix our broken criminal legal system we need to change our cultural mindset away from punishment, and towards restoration.