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Family of Brian Rodenas Raises Concerns About his Death at ACI, Calls for Full Investigation
May 19, 2023
Courthouse Blockade: A Bold Step for Bail Reform in Rhode Island
Six people blocked a prison bus from leaving the 6th District Courthouse on Dorrance Street on Thursday...
May 17, 2023
A Second Chance: Judge Rules ‘Mario’s Law’ Applicable to Monteiro, Advocates Hail Victory for Youth Offenders”
In a landmark decision, Judge Stephen Nugent ruled that Mario Monteiro, sentenced to two life sentences for...
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...
May 10, 2023
Solitary Confinement Tragedies Expose Flaws in Rhode Island’s Prison System
Three suicides at ACI in Rhode Island spotlight the urgent need for reform in solitary confinement policies....
May 6, 2023
May 9th: Rally for Brian Rodenas and other suicide victims at the ACI
The Stop Torture Coalition, along with family members of those who recently passed away, is holding a...
June 15, 2022
A vigil for Charlene Liberty in the ongoing fight for change
“She was someone who cared about life and goals, and when she went into the prison she...
June 8, 2022
Activists rally at RI State House to end mass criminalization
“A small amount of [prison] time can change your life,” said Trent Manning, and organizer with Behind...
April 22, 2022
An interview with DARE organizer Anusha Alles on racism in the RI General Assembly
“Our people are used to being in settings where they’re not being believed, where they’re not given...
April 15, 2022
The testimony of DOC Director Coyne-Fague in favor of “restrictive housing” (aka solitary confinement)
“I do not see room for common ground on this bill,” said Director Coyne-Fague under questioning from...
April 5, 2022
AG Neronha appeals Superior Court decision to release unlawfully incarcerated men to Supreme Court
“The continued detention was violating a law enacted by the General Assembly last year, ‘Mario’s Law,’ designed...
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...
March 16, 2022
Talking redistricting with PVD Ward Boundaries Chair Jessica Cigna
“I was really humbled by all the people who came out and spoke to us,” said Jessica...
March 4, 2022
ACLU Director Steve Brown details history of prostitution laws in Rhode Island
“…the RI ACLU believes the General Assembly made a terrible mistake in 2009 in passing this harsh...
February 8, 2022
Corruption and back-room deals: Redistricting Commission a massive failure
Hearing about reporters being denied access to the sub-basement office, Representative Michelle McGaw asked the consultant, “Is...
January 31, 2022
As Covid rages, conditions at the ACI become human rights violations, say prison advocates
“Me myself – my body got completely stained out,” said Warren. “There’s guards in there that wanted...
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