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Support for abolition in Kansas extends across the political spectrum
"Kansas criminal justice system is too imperfect to trust it with the death penalty"
Education is an important part of our mission
Some of the Kansans who have lost a loved one to homicide and who call for death penalty abolition
Lobby Day participant jotting notes on her legislative visits
Kansas religious leaders present a faith leader abolition letter with over 430 signatures to legislative allies.
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Thank you Mr. Goldstein!

  KCADP would like to extend a heartfelt Thank You! to Tom Goldstein, an Exoneree and Kansas native. Mr. Goldstein partnered with us here in his home state to help fight against House Bill 2389, a bill that advocates speeding up the appeals process in death penalty cases.   Tom … [Read More...]

ACT NOW – HB2389 Moves to the House

  As Senate Substitute for HB 2389 (previously SB 257) moves to the House, it has been referred to a Conference Committee (three members of the House and three members of the Senate.)  The Conference Committee will hold an Informational Hearing on March 5th at 1:30 pm, in Room 152 … [Read More...]

Calling all Advocates! Senate to vote tomorrow!

  We have confirmed that the Senate will vote tomorrow, Wednesday, February 12th, on SB257/HB2389!    Read the facts about SB257/HB2389 here.   Please join us tomorrow at 2:30pm, in the Senate Chambers, and show your opposition to this bill!   KCADP staff will … [Read More...]

Senate to vote on SB 257/HB 2389!

  The Kansas Senate will vote on SB 257/HB 2389 very soon! Read the facts about SB257 here.  However, due to the inclement weather we have had over the last week, the Kansas Legislature is running a bit behind of schedule.  We do know that this vote will take place at 2:30pm, but … [Read More...]

Update on SB 257

  The Kansas Senate Judiciary Committee voted on Monday January 27, 2014, to move forward SB 257, which limits the appeals process in death penalty cases.  During this process, SB 257 was “grafted” onto an available House bill and it is now referred to as HB 2389.   For all of you … [Read More...]