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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 about themselves or their families inappropriately exposed.” A review of school district policies in the state has prompted the...
Democratic governors form working group on reopening economy post COVID-19
Democratic Governors of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Rhode Island announce multi-state council to plan reopening of economy region wide Recognizing that their states have one integrated regional economy,...
A Rhode Island family torn apart by ICE
"They tortured us. To take that ride, every time, every month. It's like you're swallowing your stomach because you're looking at your husband, your husband looking at you and your kids are taking that ride. They don't go to school that...
Never Again Action protests ICE detention amid COVID-19 at the Wyatt - from their cars
"We cannot practice social distancing because of the way that the jail is ran. So right now we have about 69 people all clustered in one area.” In solidarity with hunger strikers inside the Donald M. Wyatt Detention Facility, local activ...
Governor Raimondo "aware" that COVID-19 causes stress for the loved ones of inmates at ACI
"It is 10 times more stressful now because I have said you can't visit and because there's a high degree of anxiety in the prison system..." "I've had a lot of questions about the ACI and I've been in touch with the folks at the ACI," sa...
Governor Raimondo developing a "comprehensive plan" to deal with domestic violence increase during pandemic
"[We are] looking for ways to provide more shelter, looking for ways to provide more hotline and access and resources and information and outreach, certainly talking about it so people know they are not alone and encouraging people to re...
ACLU urges public bodies to abide by new standards of government transparency
"...the public's right to oversee the work of its government officials and municipal bodies remains more critical than ever." The ACLU of RI sent a letter to all RI municipal leaders reminding them of their obligation to help maintain go...
Attorney General issues warning against illegal self-help evictions
Landlords who engage in this conduct may face civil or criminal penalties. During this COVID-19 public health emergency, the Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office has received reports of illegal “self-help evictions,” in which landlords...
Never Again Action Rhode Island projects a powerful message
“Anne Frank died in a crowded detention center of an infectious disease.” Following similar actions in Boston and Nationwide, Jewish activists with Never Again Action Rhode Island have projected a message onto the side of the training bu...
Governor Raimondo encourages undocumented residents to seek testing and healthcare during pandemic
"I want to speak directly to Rhode Island's immigrant community. We want you to be safe and we want you to come forward, get tested and get healthcare," said Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo during her daily press briefing on Tuesday....