URI Student Senate v.
Town of Narragansett
STUDENT RIGHTS. (2008-ongoing)
A lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of an ordinance which allows police to charge tenants and landlords with allowing, and to place orange stickers on houses that have allegedly been the site of, “unruly gatherings.” Cooperating Attorney: H. Jefferson Melish
Documents:
News Releases:
January 6, 2011 -- Appeals Court Upholds Narragansett "Orange Sticker" Ordinance; ACLU Plans Further Action
May 23, 2008 -- ACLU Sues Narragansett Over "Orange Sticker" Policy
July 8, 2009 -- ACLU Brief Urges Court to Strike Down Narragansett “Orange Sticker” Policy
Providence, RI 02903