ACLU calls out Cranston Police over illegal stop policy
July 20, 2021

ACLU calls out Cranston Police over illegal stop policy

“… When police are put in the position of choosing which cars to pull over merely for...

Bonnet Shores Fire District election night: Tradition, Swamp Yankees and archaic voting laws
June 25, 2021

Bonnet Shores Fire District election night: Tradition, Swamp Yankees and archaic voting laws

It was explained that five positions were open on the Council, two two-year terms and three three...

ACLU: Providence Police acted on “dubious” grounds in attempt to oust unhoused encampment
June 17, 2021

ACLU: Providence Police acted on “dubious” grounds in attempt to oust unhoused encampment

In short, the notice was missing the most rudimentary elements of due process. It was eviction by...

You must own property to vote in this Rhode Island fire district’s elections
June 9, 2021

You must own property to vote in this Rhode Island fire district’s elections

“Until every one of our local governments are elected by the people they serve, our work is...

After four years, Cranston panhandling ordinance struck down
April 20, 2021

After four years, Cranston panhandling ordinance struck down

“I supported the majority on the City Council in 2017 consistent with my strong views that our...

The pandemic has changed the way the public testifies before the General Assembly, and it’s for the better
January 26, 2021

The pandemic has changed the way the public testifies before the General Assembly, and it’s for the better

“Here we were, giving testimony about access, and I was literally having access,” said Jocelyn Foye, executive...

ACLU of RI: Portsmouth political sign ban violates First Amendment
January 26, 2021

ACLU of RI: Portsmouth political sign ban violates First Amendment

“I have been the victim of selective enforcement and harassment by many Town of Portsmouth officials,” said...

Derailed by the pandemic, a bill to improve the Open Meetings Act is re-introduced
January 19, 2021

Derailed by the pandemic, a bill to improve the Open Meetings Act is re-introduced

House bill H5032 “would require that all meetings closed to the public be recorded by audio tape...

ACLU: Stronger action needed to address persistent failure of Providence Police to activate body cameras
January 18, 2021

ACLU: Stronger action needed to address persistent failure of Providence Police to activate body cameras

“The police department’s decision to have its officers wear body cameras four years ago was designed to...

Press Release: Court gives final approval to settlement restoring gender equality in Brown University Athletics
December 15, 2020

Press Release: Court gives final approval to settlement restoring gender equality in Brown University Athletics

A federal court has today given final approval to a settlement agreement between Brown University and the...

Civil rights groups decry downplaying of racial disparities in police traffic stops
December 16, 2020

Civil rights groups decry downplaying of racial disparities in police traffic stops

“It is time for the state to grapple with, rather than find excuses for, the presence of...

ACLU challenges Woonsocket polling place relocation affecting low-income and non-white voters
October 29, 2020

ACLU challenges Woonsocket polling place relocation affecting low-income and non-white voters

“It bears emphasis that Fairmount Heights has a high number of non-white and low income voters, so...

National ACLU calls for decriminalization of sex work; cites Rhode Island’s experience
October 23, 2020

National ACLU calls for decriminalization of sex work; cites Rhode Island’s experience

“Rhode Island’s decision to recriminalize indoor prostitution a decade ago was an unfortunate one,” said ACLU of...

ACLU of RI report shows alarming lack of privacy protection for students on school-loaned computers
September 22, 2020

ACLU of RI report shows alarming lack of privacy protection for students on school-loaned computers

“On top of the many uncertainties of this time, students shouldn’t have to fear that their schools...

Brown University will comply with Title IX, settles ACLU lawsuit
September 17, 2020

Brown University will comply with Title IX, settles ACLU lawsuit

“…through our efforts and the overwhelming contributions and energy of the student-athletes, we have ensured that Brown...

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