Correctional officer tests positive for COVID-19 at Wyatt
April 28, 2020

Correctional officer tests positive for COVID-19 at Wyatt

“They have a plan in place to isolate patients who are ill and to prevent transmission…”...

April 24, 2020

Another ICE detainee released from Wyatt; Prison now has at least six COVID-19 cases

“The risk of contracting COVID-19 in a detention center, such as the Wyatt, is dangerously high. As...

Judge orders immediate release of two health compromised ICE detainees from Wyatt during pandemic
April 24, 2020

Judge orders immediate release of two health compromised ICE detainees from Wyatt during pandemic

“Until further order of the Court, Petitioners are to be immediately released subject to the following conditions…“...

April 23, 2020

Hassenfeld Institute poll finds most Rhode Islanders approve of Raimondo’s pandemic response

81% of voters said Governor Raimondo is doing an excellent or good job in dealing with the...

Activists digitally protest Wyatt Board meeting; more details on COVID-19 at prison revealed
April 22, 2020

Activists digitally protest Wyatt Board meeting; more details on COVID-19 at prison revealed

“So far,” said Warden Daniel Martin, “we haven’t had any other cases that have been identified.“ Wednesday’s...

Joint Legislative COVID-19 Emergency Spending Task Force created
April 21, 2020

Joint Legislative COVID-19 Emergency Spending Task Force created

“While the Finance Committees will be doing the comprehensive work of putting the budget together in the...

April 21, 2020

Wyatt inmate tests positive for COVID-19, prison on lockdown

“On the morning of April 21, 2020, the Facility learned that one of its United States Marshals...

Three Wyatt detainees allege unhygienic conditions, petition for release
April 20, 2020

Three Wyatt detainees allege unhygienic conditions, petition for release

Petition offers a glimpse into the depressing and unsanitary conditions within the Wyatt…...

April 16, 2020

PVD Councilor Espinal seeks Executive Order to prevent ICE enforcement at COVID-19 testing sites

“There are many residents in Providence and around the State that are afraid to go get tested...

April 13, 2020

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...

A Rhode Island family torn apart by ICE
April 11, 2020

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...

April 10, 2020

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...

Governor Raimondo “aware” that COVID-19 causes stress for the loved ones of inmates at ACI
April 9, 2020

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...

April 8, 2020

Never Again Action Rhode Island projects a powerful message

“Anne Frank died in a crowded detention center of an infectious disease.”...

April 8, 2020

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...