What does the new CDC eviction moratorium mean for Rhode Island?
August 4, 2021

What does the new CDC eviction moratorium mean for Rhode Island?

“I don’t want to give a falsely positive view that it’s just all roses out there, but...

CDC Eviction Moratorium extended to June 30, but landlords are exploiting loopholes
April 7, 2021

CDC Eviction Moratorium extended to June 30, but landlords are exploiting loopholes

The newly launched rental assistance program Rent Relief RI can be a powerful cure for what ails...

As the pandemic rages inside, advocates, families and allies rally at the ACI
December 16, 2020

As the pandemic rages inside, advocates, families and allies rally at the ACI

Presently, the number of cases among incarcerated individuals at the ACI, is surging past 570 with nearly...

Wyatt cannot guarantee safety of medically vulnerable detainees, determines Court
May 6, 2020

Wyatt cannot guarantee safety of medically vulnerable detainees, determines Court

“Wyatt’s current precautions cannot absolutely ‘identify infected individuals and ensure that they do not come into contact...

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

Overcrowding and poor sanitation at Bristol County House of Correction could create public health crisis
March 21, 2020

Overcrowding and poor sanitation at Bristol County House of Correction could create public health crisis

“If large numbers are admitted to local hospitals in a short period, those hospitals could quickly become...

Low-income Rhode Island families and seniors are missing over 11 million meals annually says Food Bank
January 19, 2020

Low-income Rhode Island families and seniors are missing over 11 million meals annually says Food Bank

“Right now, 148,000 Rhode Islanders are enrolled in SNAP. One proposal by the Trump Administration, aimed primarily,...

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