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State Government May 14, 2025 - 2:05 pm

Anti-porn center files four Kansas lawsuits alleging violation of state’s age-verification law

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

A bundle of federal lawsuits in Kansas have been filed on behalf of a 14-year-old Olathe resident alleging owners of online businesses violated a state law mandating steps be taken to prevent minors from accessing pornography lacking scientific, artistic or political value.

State Government March 3, 2025 - 5:26 pm

Kansas Republicans punt immigration bill after kicking opponents out of hearing

by Anna Kaminski, Kansas Reflector

A Republican-led Senate committee declined Monday to take action on a bill that would prohibit people in Kansas without permanent legal status from receiving public benefits, including in-state tuition, and permit higher bond prices for those charged with crimes.

State Government February 18, 2025 - 11:42 am

KBI director, Kansas attorney general allow agents to work with ICE on immigration cases

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation formally agreed to dedicate agents to enhance collaboration with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the search for people without documentation to legally be in the country.

Crime & Courts February 6, 2025 - 1:40 pm

Attorney General Kris Kobach seeks to profoundly limit filing of ineffective counsel motions

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

AG Kris Kobach is the driving force behind a Kansas Senate bill placing stringent limits on the ability of people convicted of a crime to file multiple petitions claiming ineffective legal representation.

State Government January 2, 2025 - 10:12 am

Kansas attorney general blocks school bond funds in state’s smallest county

by Anna Kaminski, Kansas Reflector

The Kansas Attorney General’s Office blocked millions in school bond funds to a district in the state’s smallest county based on a rigid interpretation of a 2023 elections law. 

State Government May 14, 2024 - 6:54 pm

Kansas AG sues Biden administration over new federal protections for LGBTQ+ students

by Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector

Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach announced Tuesday he has sued President Joe Biden’s administration over the rewrite of federal rules to protect LGBTQ+ students.

State Government March 11, 2024 - 7:10 pm

Kansas court upholds AG Kobach’s argument in transgender driver’s license case

by Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector

A district court has sided with Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach on a temporary block to keep Kansas residents from changing the gender listed on their drivers’ licenses.

State Government November 20, 2023 - 6:34 pm

ACLU of Kansas argues against Kobach request for temporary injunction in driver’s license case

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

The ACLU argued in a court filing Monday the state’s Republican attorney general shouldn’t be granted a temporary injunction forbidding Kansans to change driver’s licenses to affirm their gender identity.

Crime & Courts November 3, 2023 - 3:03 pm

Kansas Supreme Court set to consider protections for voting rights

by Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector

Kansas AG Kris Kobach made his case Friday that voting rights should not be given the same protection as other constitutional rights, hoping to sway the court over to his side in the latest twist of a long-lasting legal battle over 2021 election laws. 

State Government November 1, 2023 - 2:39 pm

Kobach proposes fingerprinting, background checks of all Kansas public school employees

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

AG Kris Kobach has recommended passage of a law requiring all Kansas public school district employees undergo criminal background investigations, and he proposed comparable checks for contractors delivering Medicaid services to students.

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