Tag: fourth amendment
Marion County pays $3 million to settle lawsuit over 2023 raid on Marion County Record
In a case reported nationwide, hailed for its effects on First and Fourth Amendment rights and freedom of the press,…
Federal court strikes down warrantless search regime in Kansas
A Cowley County couple and the Kansas Justice Institute won a major victory earlier this week after a federal court…
Cowley County dog trainers win appeal; case on warrantless searches will proceed
The Fourth Amendment lawsuit filed by award-winning bird dog trainers Scott Johnson and his wife, Harlene Hoyt of Cowley County,…
Marion Record reporter Deb Gruver sues Marion police chief Gideon Cody
The first federal lawsuit filed in the wake of the raid of the Marion County Record has been filed and…
Police raid on Marion County newspaper raises First and Fourth Amendment concerns
The August 11th raid on the newsroom of the Marion County Record and its publisher’s home and confiscation of computers,…
Federal judge hobbles “Kansas Two-Step”
Writing that the Kansas Highway Patrol “waged war on motorists,” U.S. District of Kansas Senior Judge Kathryn H. Vratil ordered…
Cowley Co. couple in property rights showdown with State of Kansas
A Cowley County bird dog trainer and handler has filed a property rights suit against Kansas Animal Health Commissioner Justin…
Federal lawsuit against Linn County alleges 4th Amendment violation
Two Linn County businesses have filed a federal lawsuit challenging an order by Linn County Health Director Dr. Jay Allen…