Kansas Legislature unites against plague of ‘transnational repression’ by countries, terrorists

Legislature is convinced steps need to be taken to deter unsavory foreign countries and terrorist organizations from harassing people residing in Kansas.

By: Tim Carpenter

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: April 7, 2026

Words: 763

Last Updated: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

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TOPEKA — Rep. Susan Humphries’ powers of persuasion led to unanimous support in the Kansas House for a bill elevating prison sentences for agents of foreign countries or terrorist organizations convicted of crimes while trying to coerce U.S. citizens, legal residents or asylum seekers in Kansas.

Humphries, a Wichita Republican who chairs the House Judiciary Committee, said the threat was real because the Federal Bureau of Investigation and U.S. Department of Homeland Security established a …

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