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Court Blocks Trump-Vance Administration’s Unlawful Housing Grant Restrictions

Rhode Island judge grants temporary restraining order in federal housing funding case.
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ACLU Calls Out Lack of Privacy Protections in Providence’s New “Real Time Crime Center”; Urges Passage of Ordinance

The ACLU of Rhode Island sent a letter calling on city officials to enact a municipal ordinance to protect privacy rights.
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Driving While Black in RI

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: What to Do if You're Stopped by Police, Immigration or the FBI

Regardless of your immigration or citizenship status, you have constitutional rights!
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Firewall for Freedom: Protecting Rhode Island

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Banned Books Week Event: Discussing "1984" and How We Protect Our Freedoms

Join us for a discussion of the historically-banned book 1984 by George Orwell. A speaker will read excerpts from the novel, we will have a group discussion of the common themes between the book and current threats to our rights, and then ACLU staff will explain ways you can help protect our freedoms in Rhode Island. You’ll leave the event with a packet of resources and tools to take action! This event is free and open to all, registration is required.

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National Alliance to End Homelessness v. Scott Turner, et al.

This case suit challenges new funding restrictions on federal housing grants. Under the new funding application rules, service providers and communities are blocked from applying for federal housing funds for new permanent supportive housing for individuals and families experiencing homelessness if they operate in jurisdictions with policies the Trump-Vance administration disfavors. This includes cities and states, like Rhode Island, that the Trump Administration deems to be “sanctuary protections” for immigrants; that provide services considered “harm reduction” services for drug users; and that have inclusive policies for transgender people.