ACLU files brief challenging legality of lengthy solitary confinement at the ACI
May 11, 2023

ACLU files brief challenging legality of lengthy solitary confinement at the ACI

Jerry Cintron’s lawsuit alleges that while incarcerated at the ACI and suffering from substance use disorder, he...

ACLU settles suit over unlawful assault and arrest of Narragansett special education student
April 3, 2023

ACLU settles suit over unlawful assault and arrest of Narragansett special education student

For years, the ACLU of Rhode Island has raised concerns about how SROs often escalate minor disciplinary...

ACLU to RI Supreme Court: Mario’s Law should apply to Mario
February 26, 2023

ACLU to RI Supreme Court: Mario’s Law should apply to Mario

“Despite the clear language of the statute, the Department of Corrections, the Attorney General and, by acquiescence,...

Providence to triple the number of license plate readers in the city
December 15, 2022

Providence to triple the number of license plate readers in the city

“The Providence Police Department’s plan to imminently triple the number of Flock Safety surveillance cameras in the...

Student rights groups call on RI schools to reject body cameras for school resource officers
November 7, 2022

Student rights groups call on RI schools to reject body cameras for school resource officers

“Students need a positive school climate that nurtures healthy student-teacher relationships, provides mental and behavioral health supports,...

Coventry officials grant zoning permit to Wiccan church represented by ACLU
October 31, 2022

Coventry officials grant zoning permit to Wiccan church represented by ACLU

“We’re relieved that the town approved our permit. We love our neighborhood, and the Church will continue...

ACLU takes Pawtucket to federal court over unconstitutional political lawn sign ordinance
July 28, 2022

ACLU takes Pawtucket to federal court over unconstitutional political lawn sign ordinance

“My supporters want their neighbors to know about the election and to encourage them to consider my...

City of Providence refusing to release documents to ACLU concerning censored rap artist
March 29, 2022

City of Providence refusing to release documents to ACLU concerning censored rap artist

“Rather than providing documents which could give important context to the order issued by the Board of...

ACLU charges state with undermining law designed to reduce the incarceration of juvenile offenders
March 24, 2022

ACLU charges state with undermining law designed to reduce the incarceration of juvenile offenders

The State’s literal argument, taken to its logical conclusion, would be that the Youthful Offender Act is...

Lawsuit challenges ACI prisoner’s eight months in solitary confinement for free speech activity
November 15, 2021

Lawsuit challenges ACI prisoner’s eight months in solitary confinement for free speech activity

“I spoke out against conditions at the ACI and I was punished with almost eight months in...

ACLU: Woonsocket Mayor Baldelli-Hunt settles first amendment lawsuit
September 1, 2021

ACLU: Woonsocket Mayor Baldelli-Hunt settles first amendment lawsuit

“The agreement acknowledges the Mayor’s wrongful conduct in censoring the plaintiffs and others and reopens full access...

ACLU sues RI Dept of Corrections over continued incarceration of inmates granted parole
August 3, 2021

ACLU sues RI Dept of Corrections over continued incarceration of inmates granted parole

“The DOC’s decision to upend decades of consistent interpretation of the State’s parole laws where there has...

ACLU calls out Cranston Police over illegal stop policy
July 20, 2021

ACLU calls out Cranston Police over illegal stop policy

“… When police are put in the position of choosing which cars to pull over merely for...

ACLU: Providence Police acted on “dubious” grounds in attempt to oust unhoused encampment
June 17, 2021

ACLU: Providence Police acted on “dubious” grounds in attempt to oust unhoused encampment

In short, the notice was missing the most rudimentary elements of due process. It was eviction by...

ACLU of RI: Portsmouth political sign ban violates First Amendment
January 26, 2021

ACLU of RI: Portsmouth political sign ban violates First Amendment

“I have been the victim of selective enforcement and harassment by many Town of Portsmouth officials,” said...

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