US EditionKelly files lawsuit accusing Kobach of failing to defend Kansas against federal overreach
Governor Kelly challenges Attorney General Kobach's refusal to defend Kansas in federal lawsuits, citing constitutional authority and the impact on programs aiding nearly 188,000 SNAP recipients.
- Governor Laura Kelly has filed a lawsuit against Attorney General Kris Kobach, claiming he failed to protect Kansas from federal overreach by the Trump Administration.
- Kelly's lawsuit seeks a quo warranto order from the Kansas Supreme Court to determine Kobach's legal authority in this matter.
- Kobach alleges that Kelly's actions are unprecedented and attempt to control the state's litigation agenda.
- Kelly emphasizes her authority under the Kansas Constitution to act without interference from the attorney general's office.
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Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly is suing Kris Kobach for not suing the Trump administration
Kelly, a Democrat, said that she has repeatedly asked the Republican attorney general to sue on behalf of Kansas but he has refused. Meanwhile, Kris Kobach argues that he is in charge of the state's prosecution or defense.
Right-wing AG hit with extraordinary lawsuit alleging he's undermining governor
Gov. Laura Kelly escalates Kansas political feud by filing lawsuit against Kobachby Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector October 31, 2025TOPEKA — Gov. Laura Kelly took an extraordinary step Friday by filing a lawsuit directly with the Kansas Supreme Court alleging Attorney General Kris Kobach was undermi...
Kelly sues AG Kobach to 'protect governor's constitutional authority'
The governor's office said in a release that the lawsuit was necessary due to "Kobach’s failure to defend Kansans against the Trump Administration’s unlawful federal overreach, despite repeated requests from Governor Kelly to do so."
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