July 2, 2025 •
Kansas Federal District Court Gives Green Light to Foreign Contribution Restrictions

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On June 30, the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas denied a preliminary injunction targeted at Kansas House Bill 2106, which added new prohibitions against accepting foreign funds when engaging in activities promoting or opposing a Kansas constitutional amendment. Judge Daniel D. Crabtree found the state likely has a compelling interest in limiting foreign influence in its constitutional amendment ballot issue elections. The bill went into effect July 1.
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