ACLU of RI report shows alarming lack of privacy protection for students on school-loaned computers
September 22, 2020

ACLU of RI report shows alarming lack of privacy protection for students on school-loaned computers

“On top of the many uncertainties of this time, students shouldn’t have to fear that their schools...

Brown University will comply with Title IX, settles ACLU lawsuit
September 17, 2020

Brown University will comply with Title IX, settles ACLU lawsuit

“…through our efforts and the overwhelming contributions and energy of the student-athletes, we have ensured that Brown...

Newly uncovered documents reveal  Brown University plan to dismantle Title IX agreement
August 27, 2020

Newly uncovered documents reveal Brown University plan to dismantle Title IX agreement

“When we filed the motion to enforce the Court’s order in June, we expressed concern that Brown’s...

In era of Black Lives Matter, state Attorney General opinion allows police to hide records of misconduct
August 26, 2020

In era of Black Lives Matter, state Attorney General opinion allows police to hide records of misconduct

“The Attorney General’s opinion corrupts the APRA by calling for a ‘balancing test’ in all circumstances. This...

ACLU of RI sues on behalf of black recruit drummed out of the Providence Police Academy
August 18, 2020

ACLU of RI sues on behalf of black recruit drummed out of the Providence Police Academy

…as part of a training exercise on the use of a Taser, while other recruits received a...

Groups press for funding for mental health staff for Rhode Island students
August 3, 2020

Groups press for funding for mental health staff for Rhode Island students

“A concerted effort in increasing the number of mental and behavioral support staff – and reducing or...

Brown University accused of violating Title IX by cutting women’s athletics
June 29, 2020

Brown University accused of violating Title IX by cutting women’s athletics

More than twenty years after a precedent-setting court victory finding that Brown University violated federal Title IX...

Bail hearings for ICE detainees at Wyatt: More than two dozen released
June 24, 2020

Bail hearings for ICE detainees at Wyatt: More than two dozen released

“…More than just getting the detainees released from Wyatt due to Covid, we brought to light Wyatt’s...

ACLU blasts PVD Police Department over charges filed against alleged Columbus statue vandals
June 23, 2020

ACLU blasts PVD Police Department over charges filed against alleged Columbus statue vandals

“Charging people with crimes should not be a game where points are awarded for coming up with...

ACLU files lawsuit over candidate ballot signature requirements during COVID-19
June 16, 2020

ACLU files lawsuit over candidate ballot signature requirements during COVID-19

“This case is about two things I care deeply about: public health and the health of our...

ACLU blasts discriminatory enforcement of Providence’s emergency curfew
June 4, 2020

ACLU blasts discriminatory enforcement of Providence’s emergency curfew

“…despite your order’s claim that this draconian curfew was necessary to protect the city’s residents from ‘severe...

ACLU sues Narragansett over unlawful assault and arrest of special education student
June 3, 2020

ACLU sues Narragansett over unlawful assault and arrest of special education student

“While he was on top of me, he would explain all these different wrestling moves and army...

ACLU files records request for state plans to address possible COVID-19 outbreak at ACI
May 6, 2020

ACLU files records request for state plans to address possible COVID-19 outbreak at ACI

“…efforts to reduce the population at the ACI have come to a standstill, and the lack of...

Black people in Rhode Island 3.3 times more likely to be arrested for pot possession
May 14, 2020

Black people in Rhode Island 3.3 times more likely to be arrested for pot possession

“The disparate arrest rates between Blacks and whites, particularly in those areas of the state with small...

ACLU of RI calls for privacy protections for school “virtual learning” to prevent snooping on families
April 14, 2020

ACLU of RI calls for privacy protections for school “virtual learning” to prevent snooping on families

“School districts must update their policies so that no student is in danger of having sensitive information...

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