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Hello, Star readers.
Today, we’re looking at what life has been like for the roughly 80 men detained by federal immigration authorities at a Leavenworth prison and why immigrant advocacy groups are sounding the alarm over dire conditions there.
Plus, Planned Parenthood clinics in Kansas City and Columbia canceled all abortion appointments following a Missouri Supreme Court order temporarily blocking the procedure.
Next, we’ll get into:
• Pride & prejudice: Missouri’s sweeping stadium-funding plan has its fair share of skeptics , including some Republicans outraged over the Kansas City Royals’ Pride month post.
• Kansas leverage: Across the border,