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Judge finds that Salina sign code discriminated against flying-saucer themed mural
Original Article Written by Brad Cooper November 19, 2025 A federal judge has found in favor of a…
Judge says Kansas town violated burger joint’s free speech by halting UFO mural
By Kendrick Calfee November 19, 2025 Original Article A federal judge ruled that the city of Salina, Kansas, violated…
Judge rules Salina violated First Amendment in ordering Cozy Inn to stop UFO-themed mural
From KAKE News November 19, 2025 Original Article SALINA, Kan. (KAKE) — A federal judge on Wednesday ruled…
Federal Court Sides With Cozy Inn
From KSAL Written by Todd Pittenger November 19, 2025 Read Original Article A federal court has…
Federal Judge Rules City of Salina Violated First Amendment in Cozy Inn Mural Case
From Salina 311 Written by George November 19, 2025 Read Original Article Court sides with restaurant…
Decision in Cozy Inn Case Looms
Original Article By Todd Pittenger Both sides continue to wait for a decision, which could come at any…
A federal judge reminds government inspectors: Get a warrant
Link to Op-Ed on The Hill by Samuel MacRoberts, opinion contributor - 07/10/25 7:30 AM ET Get a…
A burger joint sued this Kansas town for free speech violations. Here’s why
Original article By Kendrick Calfee Updated May 15, 2025 2:01 PM An ongoing legal battle between a Kansas town…
Warrantless searches of rural Cowley County home struck down by federal court
Original Article OWLEY COUNTY, Kan. (KAKE) - A federal court has ruled in favor of a Cowley County…
Sam Macroberts, Kansas Justice Institute on an Overlooked Lawsuit Settled in Kansas
ORIGINAL ARTICLE HERE From KCLY A federal court has ruled that Kansas’s practice of conducting surprise, warrantless inspections…
UPDATED: Federal judge declares warrantless searches of some pet facilities unconstitutional
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Sam Macroberts, Kansas Justice Institute on an Overlooked Lawsuit Settled in Kansas | 6-17-25
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Judge rules in favor of plaintiffs in kennel case
ORIGINAL ARTICLE By: Rebecca McCutcheon A federal judge has ruled in favor of a Cowley County couple who…
In NCLA Amicus Win, District Court Topples Kansas Dog Kennel No-Warrant Inspection Regime
ORIGINAL ARTICLE By: New Civil Liberties Alliance Scott Johnson, Harlene Hoyt, Covey Find Kennel, LLC v. Justin Smith,…
Warrantless Searches of Private Homesteads by State Officials Ruled Unconstitutional
ORIGINAL ARTICLE By: Chris Bennett A federal judge struck down government’s forced intrusions onto private property in Kansas.…
City of Salina, Cozy Inn continue legal battle over restaurant’s mural
ORIGINAL ARTICLE By: Gabriela Hernandez and Kara Nixon SALINA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Salina City Commission held…
City of Salina, Cozy Inn continue legal battle over restaurant’s mural
ORIGINAL ARTICLE By Gabriela Hernandez and Kara Nixon SALINA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Salina City Commission held…
Judge won’t dismiss sugaring lawsuit
After Kansas lawmakers failed to override a veto to change a law, a Shawnee County judge is allowing…
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Kansas Woman's Lawsuit over "Sugaring" to Continue TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - A Shawnee County judge has denied the…
After years trying to recover his car, man welcomes changes to Kansas law
Kansas Justice Institute's General Counsel and Litigation Director, Sam MacRoberts, appeared on 12 News to discuss Asset Forfeiture…
Fighting Injustice: Sam MacRoberts and the Battle Against Civil Asset Forfeiture
WATCH PODCAST HERE In this episode of American Potential, host Jeff Crank delves into the controversial practice…
Property Owner Fights Government’s Warrantless Search Power
By: Chris Bennett ORIGINAL ARTICLE A rural Kansas landowner challenging government’s warrantless searches of his homestead and…
Property Owner Fights Government’s Warrantless Search Power
By CHRIS BENNETT ORIGINAL ARTICLE A rural Kansas landowner challenging government’s warrantless searches of his homestead and…
Kansas dog trainer back in hunt with federal lawsuit challenging warrantless inspections
By: TIM CARPENTER ORIGINAL ARTICLE TOPEKA — Covey Find Kennel owners Scott Johnson and Harlene Hoyt refused…
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