R.I. ACLU v. Carcieri

ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS. (2008-ongoing)

Open records lawsuit against the Governor for refusing to release documents relating to the chain of command for state governance during the Governor’s absence from the state. Cooperating Attorney: Kathleen Managhan

Documents:

Lawsuit in R.I. Superior Court

Response from the Governor’s Executive Counsel

Open Records Request by the RI ACLU

News Releases:

August 20, 2008 -- ACLU Sues Governor for "Knowing and Willful" Violation of Open Records Law

March 3, 2009 -- Ruling in Open Records Suit, Judge Orders Governor to Turn Over "Chain of Command" Documents to the ACLU

October 12, 2010 -- ACLU Obtains Attorneys' Fees In Successful Open Records Suit Against Governor