The case involves a legal challenge against two sections of a new Kansas law that criminalizes actions that give a false appearance of being an election official.
The League of Women Voters of Kansas, along with other organizations, argue that the law’s broad language could criminalize their voter education and engagement activities, violating free speech and due process rights in the Kansas Constitution. They claim that despite clearly identifying themselves as volunteers, observers have mistaken them for election officials in the past.
The district court initially denied their request for a temporary injunction, stating they hadn’t shown a substantial likelihood of prevailing on the merits. However, the Supreme Court reversed the Court of Appeals’ decision that the plaintiffs lacked standing, holding the case for further review.
The issue under consideration is whether the district court was correct in denying the plaintiffs’ request for a temporary injunction against the enforcement of the challenged sections of the law. In addition, the parties are directed to address how arguments made in another related case may impact the present case.
