Because freedom can’t protect itself. Your source for all things civil liberties in Kansas. www.aclukansas.org/en/link-biohttps://bsky.app/profile/aclukansas.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/aclukansas.bsky.social/post/3mv6ztnrhva2pTo learn more about our campaign plans to move opportunity forward for all Kansans by preventing ICE detainers in Kansas, visit our Opportunity Forward campaign page at aclukansas.org/campaigns-initiatives/opportunity-forward/.10 Sep 2026 21:50 +0000at://did:plc:fb2rh365isb3xjchgustrybi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv6ztnrhva2phttps://bsky.app/profile/aclukansas.bsky.social/post/3mv45snklxd2aWe're excited to announce our newest campaign: Opportunity Forward. This campaign aims to ensure every Kansan is given the chance to thrive in the Free State. In other words, to move opportunity forward.09 Sep 2026 18:23 +0000at://did:plc:fb2rh365isb3xjchgustrybi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv45snklxd2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/aclukansas.bsky.social/post/3mv27bm6pxr2nWe're seen that when ICE shows up, our communities are exposed to violence, turmoil, and wonton trampling of our civil liberties. Kansas cities and counties can and should say "no" to 287(g) agreements, which forces local resources to support ICE's assault on our well-being.08 Sep 2026 23:44 +0000at://did:plc:fb2rh365isb3xjchgustrybi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv27bm6pxr2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/aclukansas.bsky.social/post/3muzh2jtt6222With the rise of ICE activity since the second Trump administration, it's crucial we remind our elected officials that we do not want our taxpayer dollars being used to invite fear and terror in the form of ICE into our Kansas communities. Say NO to 287(g) Agreements.08 Sep 2026 16:30 +0000at://did:plc:fb2rh365isb3xjchgustrybi/app.bsky.feed.post/3muzh2jtt6222https://bsky.app/profile/aclukansas.bsky.social/post/3muu6nvztij2gAs Connie Schmidt gets appointed as permanent Johnson County election commissioner, reminder that the voters have a simple, reasonable appeal: reopen the closed early voting locations and let voters vote!06 Sep 2026 14:17 +0000at://did:plc:fb2rh365isb3xjchgustrybi/app.bsky.feed.post/3muu6nvztij2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/aclukansas.bsky.social/post/3murqutrh3l2jYou can keep an eye on your local police with us through the ICE 287(g) website: www.ice.gov/identify-and-arrest/287g. If your municipality signed an optional 287(g) agreement with ICE, tell your local representative how you feel about your tax dollars being weaponized against your own community.05 Sep 2026 15:05 +0000at://did:plc:fb2rh365isb3xjchgustrybi/app.bsky.feed.post/3murqutrh3l2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/aclukansas.bsky.social/post/3mupgrrcfkb25When you're accused of a felony, you are innocent until proven guilty—which means your voting rights remain intact before your conviction. But only 15 Kansas counties have vote from jail or other programs to help community members cast their vote.04 Sep 2026 16:59 +0000at://did:plc:fb2rh365isb3xjchgustrybi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mupgrrcfkb25https://bsky.app/profile/aclukansas.bsky.social/post/3mumvhziyus2iICE working with local law enforcement in our towns is NOT NORMAL‼️ With the rise of ICE activity, it's crucial we remind our elected officials that we do not want our taxpayer dollars being used to invite fear and terror in the form of ICE into our Kansas communities. Say NO to 287(g) Agreements.03 Sep 2026 16:44 +0000at://did:plc:fb2rh365isb3xjchgustrybi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mumvhziyus2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/aclukansas.bsky.social/post/3mukerxfylp2kTake action to send a clear message to Governor Kelly before it's too late: It's time to commute death sentences in Kansas. 02 Sep 2026 16:40 +0000at://did:plc:fb2rh365isb3xjchgustrybi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mukerxfylp2khttps://bsky.app/profile/aclukansas.bsky.social/post/3mufgwgd4v42vThis primary, we saw JoCo Election Commissioner Connie Schmidt abruptly close 8 early voting locations that have been open for years. Reopening them would be an easy and effective way to help people vote and to restore the community's trust in the county election office.31 Aug 2026 17:35 +0000at://did:plc:fb2rh365isb3xjchgustrybi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mufgwgd4v42vhttps://bsky.app/profile/aclukansas.bsky.social/post/3mua7aafl7z2yNo one should miss the opportunity to vote because of closed polls. JoCo residents, contact Election Commissioner Connie Schmidt and tell her to reopen the locations she closed!29 Aug 2026 15:34 +0000at://did:plc:fb2rh365isb3xjchgustrybi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mua7aafl7z2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/aclukansas.bsky.social/post/3mu3hchfqhj2uWouldn't it be so chic of Election Commissioner Connie Schmidt to restore those 8 early voting locations she closed in Johnson County by our November General Election?💅🤔27 Aug 2026 18:15 +0000at://did:plc:fb2rh365isb3xjchgustrybi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu3hchfqhj2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/aclukansas.bsky.social/post/3mu35334w7k2wMore in-person early voting locations correlates to higher voter turnout (and closing locations clearly correlate with lower turnout). No Kansas county should be trying to close locations—and EVERY Kansas county could benefit from more advance voting polls.27 Aug 2026 15:12 +0000at://did:plc:fb2rh365isb3xjchgustrybi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu35334w7k2whttps://bsky.app/profile/aclukansas.bsky.social/post/3mtw4nhbxss2jThis week, city officials in both Overland Park and Olathe made the regrettable decisions to double down on Kansas's so-called HALO Law by incorporating it into city codes, creating a 25-foot "buffer zone" around first responders. These vague and broad ordinances threaten lawful public observation.25 Aug 2026 15:21 +0000at://did:plc:fb2rh365isb3xjchgustrybi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtw4nhbxss2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/aclukansas.bsky.social/post/3mttpozsesx2jKansas police should NOT be doing President Trump’s bidding. Kansas counties must do their part to ensure our communities are safe and protected, and that means saying NO to 287(g) Agreements in Kansas.24 Aug 2026 16:24 +0000at://did:plc:fb2rh365isb3xjchgustrybi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mttpozsesx2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/aclukansas.bsky.social/post/3mtqxfqyvbd2vOur county officials have the ability to opt out of Flock, Axon, and other surveillance tech contracts. Instead many Kansas municipalities are doing the exact opposite. Take action against mass government surveillance in your community at aclu.org/gettheflockout.23 Aug 2026 14:04 +0000at://did:plc:fb2rh365isb3xjchgustrybi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtqxfqyvbd2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/aclukansas.bsky.social/post/3mtm5xmduoc2uAs we forewarned, making early voting harder meant a massive hit to voter turnout in this month's primary election. Join us in calling on Connie Schmidt to return to the plan that offered more locations and led to higher voter turnout.21 Aug 2026 16:18 +0000at://did:plc:fb2rh365isb3xjchgustrybi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtm5xmduoc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/aclukansas.bsky.social/post/3mtkbbmda2r2tWe sent a letter to Kansas County Election Officials regarding two major issues that came up this Primary Election. To read this letter and our recommendations for how we can alleviate these concerns in time for our upcoming General Election, click here: https://loom.ly/ossuT6M https://www.aclukansas.org/to-all-county-election-officials-re-election-protection-program-for-august-4-2026-primary-election/20 Aug 2026 22:12 +0000at://did:plc:fb2rh365isb3xjchgustrybi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtkbbmda2r2thttps://bsky.app/profile/aclukansas.bsky.social/post/3mt7imnqoud2mInstead of providing safety for Kansans, 287(g) agreements are taking our neighbors out of communities and our taxpayer dollars out of our pockets. Say NO to 287(g) cooperation between local law enforcement and ICE in Kansas.16 Aug 2026 15:24 +0000at://did:plc:fb2rh365isb3xjchgustrybi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt7imnqoud2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/aclukansas.bsky.social/post/3msth26rn3d2yUnder 287(g) Agreements, ICE and local law enforcement are given the authority to detain whoever they want whenever they want based on your race, accent, or even your last name. Tell your representatives to withdraw or refuse 287(g) Agreements with ICE today.11 Aug 2026 20:24 +0000at://did:plc:fb2rh365isb3xjchgustrybi/app.bsky.feed.post/3msth26rn3d2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/aclukansas.bsky.social/post/3msclwmdikt2eCongratulations, Kansas! Kansans rejected an attempt to allow billionaire political donors to buy our courts. This was a resounding victory for civil liberties for generations to come!🥳 05 Aug 2026 03:36 +0000at://did:plc:fb2rh365isb3xjchgustrybi/app.bsky.feed.post/3msclwmdikt2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/aclukansas.bsky.social/post/3msbmsbkyfa2eIT'S ELECTION DAY!! If you have any questions or issues trying to vote, call the Election Protection team at 1-866-OUR VOTE.04 Aug 2026 18:19 +0000at://did:plc:fb2rh365isb3xjchgustrybi/app.bsky.feed.post/3msbmsbkyfa2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/aclukansas.bsky.social/post/3msb3adljgw26Happy Election Day, Kansans!🗳️🌻🥳 Go make your voice heard in our most important election yet! If you have any issues voting today, call the Election Protection Hotline for nonpartisan election support at 866-OUR-Vote.04 Aug 2026 13:04 +0000at://did:plc:fb2rh365isb3xjchgustrybi/app.bsky.feed.post/3msb3adljgw26https://bsky.app/profile/aclukansas.bsky.social/post/3ms6w4sx4iu2yTomorrow is Election Day! If you haven't made your voice heard at the polls yet, make sure you get out and vote before 7PM tomorrow. 03 Aug 2026 16:28 +0000at://did:plc:fb2rh365isb3xjchgustrybi/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms6w4sx4iu2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/aclukansas.bsky.social/post/3ms6tx3dpqd2gThis is your reminder that you can call this nonpartisan hotline with any issues or questions you might have while voting this week. Happy voting, Kansas!🗳️🌻03 Aug 2026 15:49 +0000at://did:plc:fb2rh365isb3xjchgustrybi/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms6tx3dpqd2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/aclukansas.bsky.social/post/3ms6nhnrkcb2gMake a plan to get to the polls before 7 tomorrow and remember: when polls close IF YOU'RE IN LINE STAY IN LINE. You have the right to cast your vote. Early voting in Kansas ends today at noon! If you haven’t voted early yet, make sure you have a plan to vote tomorrow on Election Day before 7 PM.03 Aug 2026 13:53 +0000at://did:plc:fb2rh365isb3xjchgustrybi/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms6nhnrkcb2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/aclukansas.bsky.social/post/3ms43d3p6p527The clock is ticking down to Election Day!⏰🗳️ Get out and vote!02 Aug 2026 13:23 +0000at://did:plc:fb2rh365isb3xjchgustrybi/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms43d3p6p527https://bsky.app/profile/aclukansas.bsky.social/post/3ms2k5kicbn2gOur judges should be worried about the Constitution, not securing campaign donations from billionaire donors. On August 4, we have the chance to ensure the rule of law remains the court's top priority.01 Aug 2026 22:43 +0000at://did:plc:fb2rh365isb3xjchgustrybi/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms2k5kicbn2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/aclukansas.bsky.social/post/3mrzlb5xlss2wThis election is our opportunity to make our voices heard on the issues important to us. Get out and vote before 7PM Aug 4th!01 Aug 2026 13:30 +0000at://did:plc:fb2rh365isb3xjchgustrybi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrzlb5xlss2whttps://bsky.app/profile/aclukansas.bsky.social/post/3mrvjbim77r25A "no" vote isn't just for fewer political ads (though isn't that enough?)—It's for an impartial and fair court that isn't beholden to billionaire donors.30 Jul 2026 22:44 +0000at://did:plc:fb2rh365isb3xjchgustrybi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrvjbim77r25