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Because freedom can’t protect itself. Your source for all things civil liberties in Kansas. www.aclukansas.org/en/link-bio

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ACLU of Kansas @aclukansas.bsky.social · Dec 2

In the streets, courts, capitol - and now Bluesky!
Welcome to our official ACLU of Kansas Bluesky account, where we will share all things civil liberties in Kansas.
Stay tuned for news updates, volunteer opportunities, and more!

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ACLU of Kansas @aclukansas.bsky.social · 1d

IMPORTANT UPDATE REGARDING KANSAS V. HARPER! We've already had confirmations that folks were able to receive their correct identity markers from their local DMVs!

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ACLU of Kansas @aclukansas.bsky.social · 4d

Less than 2 weeks left for you to register to vote in order to participate in the 2025 general election! Register or check your registration status NOW at ksvotes.org.

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ACLU of Kansas @aclukansas.bsky.social · 12d

Under our criminal legal system, whether or not you sit in jail depends on whether you have thousands of dollars to spend to get out. That's not justice.

ACLU of Kansas @aclukansas.bsky.social · 23d

All it takes is one interaction with the criminal legal system to permanently alter your life—and it doesn't matter if you're found guilty or not. Even in cases where it'sclear that someone should return home, cash bail as a default can cause them to lose their housing and their job.

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ACLU of Kansas @aclukansas.bsky.social · 23d

She might have got away from you but these elections don't have to! Check your voter registration status at ksvotes.org to double check you're registered for upcoming elections.

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ACLU of Kansas @aclukansas.bsky.social · 25d

September 16th is National Voter Registration Day! When we vote, we see our values, concerns, goals, and dreams reflected even at the highest levels of government. Register and make a plan to vote today at ksvotes.org!

ACLU of Kansas @aclukansas.bsky.social · 25d

Business owners: download/print your own "WE KNOW OUR RIGHTS" posters and make it clear ICE is not welcome in your space. Visit our Immigrant Know Your Rights page through the link in our bio to download or click here: https://loom.ly/QRfSdq8

ACLU of Kansas @aclukansas.bsky.social · Sep 6

Volunteer Canyen tells us more in his recent blog about the trial and error of becoming a voice for change in our communities.
https://loom.ly/-bHqDI4

ACLU of Kansas @aclukansas.bsky.social · Sep 3

Craig McKinnis would have been 54 years old today had it not been for conduct of the Kansas City Kansas Police Department. Today we remember Craig McKinnis and his family as we continue to hope for safety from police violence.

ACLU of Kansas @aclukansas.bsky.social · Aug 29

When authorities are unleashed on people for sharing their opinions, our communities and our values are threatened. We can not allow this to become the norm in our state.

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ACLU of Kansas @aclukansas.bsky.social · Aug 25

The Trump administration continues to perpetuate anti-immigrant sentiment, this time by restricting public benefit programs to folks with certain immigration statuses. Kansans won't fall for rhetoric that points to immigrants as the faulty ones in our broken healthcare system.

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ACLU of Kansas @aclukansas.bsky.social · Aug 24

Join our fight for multi-lingual voting materials and be the force for progressive change in your community. Sign the petition on our Take Action page or join one of our Voting Rights Phone Banks through the Events page at aclukansas.org.

ACLU of Kansas @aclukansas.bsky.social · Aug 21

Your freedom should not depend on how much money you have — but the cash bail system holds people in jail regardless of their guilt or innocence in Sedgwick County and across Kansas.

ACLU of Kansas @aclukansas.bsky.social · Aug 20

"The worship of money leads to a hardening of the heart. And it can lead any of us to condone, either actively or passively, the exploitation and dehumanization of ourselves and others." -- bell hooks.

🎥Thanks to Independent Media Association for the footage

ACLU of Kansas @aclukansas.bsky.social · Aug 17

Cash bail often disrupts and destroys the lives of people before they have even had their day in court. It's time to end the cash bail system in Kansas.

ACLU of Kansas @aclukansas.bsky.social · Aug 12

We're currently seeking to hire an experienced, passionate, strategic, and innovative Political Director to join our growing team! To learn more about this job opportunity, click the link below: https://loom.ly/0DOjuqk

POLITICAL DIRECTOR

The American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas seeks to hire an experienced, passionate, strategic, and innovative Political Director.

www.aclukansas.org

ACLU of Kansas @aclukansas.bsky.social · Aug 11

Discrimination at every step of our criminal legal system has corroded it from the inside out, layer after layer. Ending the use of cash bail is one concrete way we can begin mending our broken system.

Read our full report at the link in our bio.

ACLU of Kansas @aclukansas.bsky.social · Aug 7

Judges have a lot of control over the bail amounts to meet someone's circumstances, but they rarely fully use it. Instead of rubber stamping impractical, harsh, and destructive bail amounts, they should be using their discretion to reduce financial burden and make our communities safer.

ACLU of Kansas @aclukansas.bsky.social · Aug 5

Happy Primary Election Day! Have you made your voice heard in the polls yet? There's still time to vote and encourage others to do the same.

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ACLU of Kansas @aclukansas.bsky.social · Aug 4

All Kansan homies love language access.

ACLU of Kansas @aclukansas.bsky.social · Aug 2

By engaging with 287(g) Agreements, Kansas counties are participating in malicious and unnecessary compliance with ICE and federal anti-immigration policy. We are calling on these Kansas counties to stop doing ICE's job for them and defend the communities they've sworn to protect.

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ACLU of Kansas @aclukansas.bsky.social · Jul 31

We applaud those who stood up with @airrkc against tyranny yesterday in Lenexa and Kansas City. We condemn these attacks on our immigrant communities and encourage all Kansans to continue to show up in support of each other.

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ACLU of Kansas @aclukansas.bsky.social · Jul 30

It's no secret that our criminal legal system punishes poverty and makes us less safe. Our latest report takes a deeper look at the bail system in Sedgwick County and recommends ways to reduce the harm to our communities.

ACLU of Kansas @aclukansas.bsky.social · Jul 29

The Primary Election Day is only a week away. With anti-trans legislation effecting trans and nonbinary identification in the state, we wanted to put out a reminder that NO KANSAS LAWS can strip away your right to vote based on gender identification.

ACLU of Kansas @aclukansas.bsky.social · Jul 28

With less than 2 weeks left until the next election, it's time to put together your voting plan. Are you someone who votes in person, before election day, or through the mail? Let us know your favorite way to vote in the comments below!

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