ACI

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 became more worried about dying. She felt hopeless and just wanted to kill herself. It’s horrific and cruel what they did to her...

Activists rally at RI State House to end mass criminalization
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...
An interview with DARE organizer Anusha Alles on racism in the RI General Assembly
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...
The testimony of DOC Director Coyne-Fague in favor of “restrictive housing” (aka solitary confinement)
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...
AG Neronha appeals Superior Court decision to release unlawfully incarcerated men to Supreme Court
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...
ACLU charges state with undermining law designed to reduce the incarceration of juvenile offenders
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...
Talking redistricting with PVD Ward Boundaries Chair Jessica Cigna
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...
ACLU Director Steve Brown details history of prostitution laws in Rhode Island
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...
Corruption and back-room deals: Redistricting Commission a massive failure
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...
As Covid rages, conditions at the ACI become human rights violations, say prison advocates
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...
The RI Redistricting Commission hearing on prison gerrymandering
November 29, 2021

The RI Redistricting Commission hearing on prison gerrymandering

“If the state really does believe that imprisoned people are in fact residents of the districts in...
Lawsuit challenges ACI prisoner’s eight months in solitary confinement for free speech activity
November 15, 2021

Lawsuit challenges ACI prisoner’s eight months in solitary confinement for free speech activity

“I spoke out against conditions at the ACI and I was punished with almost eight months in...
Grassroots coalition calls on Redistricting Commission to eliminate Prison Gerrymandering
November 3, 2021

Grassroots coalition calls on Redistricting Commission to eliminate Prison Gerrymandering

“Prison gerrymandering unfairly inflates the voting power of whiter, more rural communities while diminishing voting power for...
Clemency tour comes to Rhode Island with march on women’s prison in Cranston
July 12, 2021

Clemency tour comes to Rhode Island with march on women’s prison in Cranston

The organizers are calling on Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee to grant clemency to five women in...
During pandemic, RIDOC Director never visited correctional facilities under her supervision
June 4, 2021

During pandemic, RIDOC Director never visited correctional facilities under her supervision

“…I had asked how often she gets into the cellblocks,” said Katherine Molloy, who toured the facilities...
The time is now to pass Mario’s Bill and reform juvenile sentencing in RI
May 24, 2021

The time is now to pass Mario’s Bill and reform juvenile sentencing in RI

“Children are simultaneously the most vulnerable members of our society and our most valuable resource for building...
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