Marie Franco wants answers about her son’s death at the ACI
July 22, 2021

Marie Franco wants answers about her son’s death at the ACI

Jose was due to be released on March 17. “I have to go on Wednesday to pick...

A car rally in memory of Jose Franco, who died in RIDOC custody
February 21, 2021

A car rally in memory of Jose Franco, who died in RIDOC custody

“Jose Franco passed less than a month after Timothy McQuesten, who died in the Intake facility…”...

Decarcerate Now rallies for the release of incarcerated persons during Covid outbreak
February 1, 2021

Decarcerate Now rallies for the release of incarcerated persons during Covid outbreak

“Take control over your guards! Tell them to do their job! Roll the tape so you can...

Car Rally outside Raimondo press conference demands an immediate response to prison Covid outbreak
June 15, 2021

Car Rally outside Raimondo press conference demands an immediate response to prison Covid outbreak

“808 incarcerated people are infected with Covid at the ACI and the number is growing. For nine...

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...

Providence rally to defund the police draws hundreds
June 16, 2020

Providence rally to defund the police draws hundreds

“You defund social services all the time. You defund schools. You defund hospitals, community health centers, programs...

Activists digitally protest Wyatt Board meeting; more details on COVID-19 at prison revealed
April 22, 2020

Activists digitally protest Wyatt Board meeting; more details on COVID-19 at prison revealed

“So far,” said Warden Daniel Martin, “we haven’t had any other cases that have been identified.“ Wednesday’s...

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.”...

Coalition demands changes to law enforcement and imprisonment in wake of pandemic
March 20, 2020

Coalition demands changes to law enforcement and imprisonment in wake of pandemic

“From a public health perspective, it is imperative that we protect Rhode Islanders, inside and outside the...

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