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‘Wanton abuse of power’: Kelly, union leader criticize southwest Kansas ICE raids, seek reform

States Newsroom · October 7, 2026

TOPEKA — Federal immigration officials subjected southwest Kansas to a “wanton abuse of power,” Gov. Laura Kelly said, and she pledged to union members that she would work to restore immigrants’ sense of belonging and security. Kelly spoke at a United Food and Commercial Workers member meeting Monday in Dodge City…

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‘Wanton abuse of power’: Kelly, union leader criticize southwest Kansas ICE raids, seek reform

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