COVID-19 cases have exploded at the Wyatt; Is the ACI next? State officials say no…
May 19, 2020

COVID-19 cases have exploded at the Wyatt; Is the ACI next? State officials say no…

“We’ve tested all the workers, all the inmates,” said Governor Gina Raimondo at Friday’s COVID-19 press briefing....

Community organizations led by and serving people of color announce Rhode Island Solidarity Fund
May 19, 2020

Community organizations led by and serving people of color announce Rhode Island Solidarity Fund

The AMOR (Alliance to Mobilize Our Resistance) Network, ARISE (Alliance of RI Southeast Asians for Education), DARE...

COVID-19 at Wyatt has doubled in latest report
May 14, 2020

COVID-19 at Wyatt has doubled in latest report

“…Before this week, we had a total of 15 detainees who tested positive and 7 of them...

Three asymptomatic inmates at ACI test positive for COVID-19
May 14, 2020

Three asymptomatic inmates at ACI test positive for COVID-19

“Three inmates from the Minimum Security Facility tested positive for COVID-19 today as part of our routine...

As courts prepare to reopen, Rhode Island faces an eviction disaster
May 13, 2020

As courts prepare to reopen, Rhode Island faces an eviction disaster

“I’m working hard on that, figuring out what we can do,” said Governor Raimondo. “I’m worried about...

The Reopen RI Rally draws heroes to the State House
April 25, 2020

The Reopen RI Rally draws heroes to the State House

This post features a First Lady Melania Trump cosplayer! A small gathering of people stood on the...

Woman who tested positive for COVID-19 brought to ACI to await arraignment
April 22, 2020

Woman who tested positive for COVID-19 brought to ACI to await arraignment

“She was one of the positive cases out in the community and was brought in to our...

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...

Advocates press Governor Raimondo to release more inmates from prison in response to pandemic
April 17, 2020

Advocates press Governor Raimondo to release more inmates from prison in response to pandemic

“It’s a public health crisis and we know it’s a ticking time bomb waiting to happen. We...

Governor Raimondo will continue to deem gun stores “essential” businesses
April 15, 2020

Governor Raimondo will continue to deem gun stores “essential” businesses

“There has been a spike in gun sales and that is exactly why I’ve signed an executive...

Student organizers ask Governor Raimondo to close gun stores amid COVID-19 crisis
April 15, 2020

Student organizers ask Governor Raimondo to close gun stores amid COVID-19 crisis

“We are asking that the Governor use her emergency powers to temporarily close gun stores, which must...

Contact tracing phone apps will be opt in, will not violate privacy, says Raimondo
April 21, 2020

Contact tracing phone apps will be opt in, will not violate privacy, says Raimondo

“In this crisis, public trust in government fosters the necessary voluntary compliance with orders and recommendations. Tracking...

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...

ACLU urges public bodies to abide by new standards of government transparency
April 8, 2020

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...

Attorney General issues warning against illegal self-help evictions
April 8, 2020

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...

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