The Satanic Grotto's protest was aimed at criticizing religious oppression in Kansas politics. But Gov. Laura Kelly had the Satanic Grotto's permit amended, and legislative leaders modified policy to target the group,

The leader of a small group of self-described satanists and at least one other person have been arrested following a scuffle inside the Kansas Statehouse.

Kansas lawmakers have taken steps to stymie a satanist demonstration at the state capitol, arguing the event is aimed at denigrating Christians and alleging the group's leader admitted to stealing a consecrated host to be used during his 'black mass' event.