Bilow v. Brown University Department of Public Safety

  • Filed: June 2, 2025
  • Status: Active
  • Court: RI Superior Court
  • Latest Update: Jun 02, 2025
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This lawsuit was filed on behalf of two journalists who were denied access to arrest records by the Brown University Department of Public Safety. The lawsuit contests the Brown University police department’s position that it is not subject to the state’s Access to Public Records Act (APRA) and can keep its arrest reports secret from the public.

Case Number:
PC-2025-02879
Attorney(s):
Fausto C. Anguilla

Judge Refuses to Dismiss Lawsuit Against Brown University Police for Withholding Arrest Records from Journalists

Rhode Island Superior Court Associate Justice Shannon Signore rejected Brown University’s attempt to dismiss a lawsuit contesting Brown University police department’s refusal to provide copies of its arrest reports.

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ACLU Sues Brown University Police for Refusing to Provide Arrest Records to Journalists

Through a lawsuit filed today, the American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island is contesting the Brown University police department’s position that it is not subject to the state’s Access to Public Records Act (APRA) and can keep its arrest reports secret from the public.

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