Underwire bras trigger invasive pat-downs at Kansas courthouse, sparking backlash over privacy and safety.

Women at the Wyandotte County Courthouse in Kansas City, Kansas, report that underwire bras are triggering sensitive metal detectors, leading to mandatory, invasive pat-downs by female deputies. The sheriff’s office defends the screenings as necessary for security, citing manufacturer settings and past attempts to bring weapons into the courthouse. Critics, including legal professionals and survivors of trauma, call the process humiliating and discriminatory, likening it to the 2019 "Bra-gate" controversy that resulted in a $405,000 settlement. Some women fear retaliation and remain anonymous, while the sheriff’s office says it will investigate complaints but has not changed the policy.