Zooming Liberally: An interview with Aaron Regunberg
May 6, 2020

Zooming Liberally: An interview with Aaron Regunberg

“This is what every progressive minded person in our state should be thinking about right now –...

Correctional officer tests positive for COVID-19 at Wyatt
April 28, 2020

Correctional officer tests positive for COVID-19 at Wyatt

“They have a plan in place to isolate patients who are ill and to prevent transmission…”...

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...

Judge orders immediate release of two health compromised ICE detainees from Wyatt during pandemic
April 24, 2020

Judge orders immediate release of two health compromised ICE detainees from Wyatt during pandemic

“Until further order of the Court, Petitioners are to be immediately released subject to the following conditions…“...

Wyatt inmate tests positive for COVID-19, prison on lockdown
April 21, 2020

Wyatt inmate tests positive for COVID-19, prison on lockdown

“On the morning of April 21, 2020, the Facility learned that one of its United States Marshals...

Three Wyatt detainees allege unhygienic conditions, petition for release
April 20, 2020

Three Wyatt detainees allege unhygienic conditions, petition for release

Petition offers a glimpse into the depressing and unsanitary conditions within the Wyatt…...

PVD Councilor Espinal seeks Executive Order to prevent ICE enforcement at COVID-19 testing sites
April 16, 2020

PVD Councilor Espinal seeks Executive Order to prevent ICE enforcement at COVID-19 testing sites

“There are many residents in Providence and around the State that are afraid to go get tested...

A Rhode Island family torn apart by ICE
April 11, 2020

A Rhode Island family torn apart by ICE

“They tortured us. To take that ride, every time, every month. It’s like you’re swallowing your stomach...

The story I couldn’t write about the Wyatt
April 8, 2020

The story I couldn’t write about the Wyatt

How does one trust that the detainees at the Wyatt are being properly cared for when those...

Never Again Action Rhode Island projects a powerful message
April 8, 2020

Never Again Action Rhode Island projects a powerful message

“Anne Frank died in a crowded detention center of an infectious disease.”...

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...

ICE detainees in the Bristol County House of Correction raise concerns about the spread of COVID-19, demand release
March 20, 2020

ICE detainees in the Bristol County House of Correction raise concerns about the spread of COVID-19, demand release

“Two separate and serious episodes recently occurred and have alarmed the entire detainee population of unit B…“...

Anti-ICE activist found guilty and given maximum sentence
March 10, 2020

Anti-ICE activist found guilty and given maximum sentence

“We will continue to support Sherrie in the coming weeks as well as all those impacted by...

Treasurer Magaziner urges Wyatt bondholder Invesco to address community concerns over prison
February 1, 2020

Treasurer Magaziner urges Wyatt bondholder Invesco to address community concerns over prison

“As one of Rhode Island’s business partners, you know the importance of maintaining positive relationships with the...

AMOR disrupts State Treasurer meeting over State’s continued business with Wyatt bondholders
December 11, 2019

AMOR disrupts State Treasurer meeting over State’s continued business with Wyatt bondholders

“We are calling on you and this office to end your partnership with Invesco as just one...

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