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Lawrence news June 15, 2025 - 10:44 am

Immigration 101 speakers encourage Lawrence residents to be informed on policy, advocate for immigrant neighbors

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Advocates with two local organizations on Saturday called on Lawrence residents to amplify and uphold the rights of their undocumented immigrant neighbors.

Lawrence news June 28, 2022 - 7:34 pm

Lawrence City Commission submits to state law, strikes immigrant protections from sanctuary ordinance

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners approved changes to the city’s sanctuary ordinance on Tuesday, stripping it of some protections for immigrants, to fall in line with state law.

Lawrence news June 14, 2022 - 8:06 pm

Lawrence City Commission delays vote on revisions to sanctuary ordinance, sets special meeting

by Mackenzie Clark

The Lawrence City Commission voted Tuesday to delay action on changes to its sanctuary ordinance that city staff said were necessary to comply with state law. The commission will instead give activists more time to work with the city on changes to the ordinance.

Lawrence news May 27, 2022 - 10:40 am

Immigrants face new reality and old fears under a Kansas law banning ‘sanctuary’ cities

by Noah Taborda, Kansas Reflector

Advocates warn of criminal, economic fallout TOPEKA — Alejandro Rangel-Lopez says fear is a given […]

State Government April 11, 2022 - 5:28 pm

Kelly signs bill spiking Wyandotte County’s adoption of ‘sanctuary’ city policy

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

Gov. Laura Kelly signed legislation Monday crafted by Republicans rebuking Wyandotte County for passing an ordinance allowing issuance of ID cards to undocumented residents and affirming the practice of local law enforcement agencies to not participate in federal immigration raids.

Lawrence news March 31, 2022 - 5:50 pm

Lawrence immigration activists worry as city’s sanctuary ordinance is in jeopardy

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence activists are concerned about a bill on its way to the governor’s desk that will nullify a city ordinance protecting community members regardless of their citizenship status.

State Government March 30, 2022 - 1:48 pm

Kansas Senate quickly endorses legislation banning ‘sanctuary cities’

by Noah Taborda, Kansas Reflector

Kansas senators fast-tracked a bill prohibiting municipal governments from creating “sanctuary cities,” approving it without reading it or allowing opponents to testify. The bill now goes to Gov. Laura Kelly.

State Government March 15, 2022 - 5:24 pm

AG-backed bill prohibiting ‘sanctuary cities’ brings heavy opposition to Kansas Statehouse

by Noah Taborda, Kansas Reflector

Kansas lawmakers are wrangling with a bill that would prohibit city governments from adopting rules that block cooperation with ICE, aka becoming “sanctuary cities.” The bill drew strong opposition Tuesday.

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