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...

Weekend staffer at Harrington Hall tests positive for COVID-19
April 6, 2020

Weekend staffer at Harrington Hall tests positive for COVID-19

Arrangements in place for any individuals experiencing homeless who need to self-quarantine Crossroads RI learned late yesterday...

As pandemic intensifies, the homeless are at greater risk. What’s being done?
March 31, 2020

As pandemic intensifies, the homeless are at greater risk. What’s being done?

“My administration is working very closely with all of those advocates. In addition, we are in the...

The next UHIP? A flawed system is endangering Rhode Island’s homeless
January 19, 2020

The next UHIP? A flawed system is endangering Rhode Island’s homeless

“It’s November, and we’re dealing with folks who are going to end up dying,” said Barbara Freitas,...

Guns and ICE among concerns at Cranston City Council city-wide candidate forum
January 19, 2020

Guns and ICE among concerns at Cranston City Council city-wide candidate forum

The six city-wide candidates for Cranston City Council were at the Cranston Public Library on Thursday for...

Update on ACLU “Harrington Hall” lawsuit: State law remains on hold
January 19, 2020

Update on ACLU “Harrington Hall” lawsuit: State law remains on hold

Following a closed-chambers conference with US District Judge William Smith today, the State has acknowledged that a...

Update on ACLU lawsuit against state over “Harrington Hall” law: Shelter will not turn people away
January 3, 2018

Update on ACLU lawsuit against state over “Harrington Hall” law: Shelter will not turn people away

Below is a summary – prepared by ACLU of Rhode Island volunteer attorney Lynette Labinger – of...

In the midst of frigid temperatures, ACLU sues over law that will kick some homeless out into the cold
January 19, 2020

In the midst of frigid temperatures, ACLU sues over law that will kick some homeless out into the cold

“We have been involved in preparing this lawsuit because as an outreach program, our work centers on...

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