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Monday's lawsuit focuses on provisions of election law that prohibit compensating people for voter registration activities and “soliciting” absentee ballot applications. The law is set to go into effect on Aug. 28.
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The sweeping elections bill not only contains the requirement of a government issued photo-ID to vote, it also adds restrictions to election processes like voter registration. Those against the bill say it violated Missouri’s constitutional right to vote.
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An event Saturday with the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department encouraged police and community engagement, something residents say demonstrates the new chief is listening to them.
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Hate crimes reported in Kansas and Missouri during 2020 increased significantly, but unreliable data collection and severe underreporting mean the real figures are likely even higher.
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The U.S. Justice Department has resumed "pattern-or-practice" investigations under the Biden administration. Kansas City activists hope such a probe could bring reforms to Kansas City Police.
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The plaintiffs contended that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all Missouri voters should be allowed to vote by mail without having their signatures notarized.
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Operation Legend becomes news around the world as civil rights organizations accuse Mayor Lucas of allowing “undue civilian terror.”
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The challengers contend that no one should be forced to risk their health and leave their homes to vote in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The NAACP and League of Women Voters argue that no one should be forced to risk their health and leave their home to vote during the pandemic.
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A coalition of civil rights groups in Kansas City has called for the resignation of police Chief Rick Smith, among other reforms, including local control of the police department.
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The NAACP and others also want Kansas City to regain local control of its police department. On the same day, the city gets $2.5 million donated for body cameras, which are among activists' top demands.
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A state senator from southwest Missouri wrote to his constituents on Monday saying the Supreme Court case that legalized abortion in 1973 was worse than…