Featured Cases

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Sep 14, 2025
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  • Economic Justice|
  • +3 Issues

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.  

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Court Case
Jun 30, 2025
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  • LGBTQ+ Rights|
  • +1 Issue

Doe v. Infante-Green

Court Case
Jun 13, 2025
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  • First Amendment

Smith v. RI Department of Corrections

This lawsuit was filed on behalf of three Native Americans at the Adult Correctional Institutions (ACI), and argues that Rhode Island Department of Corrections has refused to accommodate an array of religious practices.
Court Case
Jun 09, 2025
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  • Government Transparency

Mayer v. Town of Smithfield

Court Case
Jun 02, 2025
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  • Government Transparency

Bilow v. Brown University Department of Public Safety

Court Case
May 05, 2025
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  • Immigrants’ Rights

G.M.G. v. Trump et al.

This is an emergency lawsuit filed by the ACLU and ACLU of RI this morning in federal court to prevent the removal of a Venezuelan national from the country under President Trump’s recent proclamation invoking the Alien Enemies Act (AEA)
Court Case
Apr 18, 2025
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  • Due Process

Pasula v. Department of Homeland Security

This class-action lawsuit was filed on behalf of international students in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island, and Puerto Rico who had their student status revoked without notice or reason. The lawsuit was filed by four ACLU affiliates and law firm Shaheen & Gordo.
Court Case
Feb 13, 2025
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  • First Amendment

Wilson v. RI Dept. of Corrections

Court Case
Nov 13, 2024
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  • Disability Rights|
  • +1 Issue

J."E."L. v. Charest

Court Case
Oct 23, 2024
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  • Criminal Justice Reform|
  • +2 Issues

ACLU of Rhode Island v. Salisbury Jr.