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Sep 11, 2025

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Economic Justice|
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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.

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Jul 21, 2025

First Amendment

RI Coalition Against Domestic Violence v. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

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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.

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Mar 28, 2003

Racial Justice|
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Narragansett Indian Tribe v. State of Rhode Island

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Mar 28, 2003

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Barros v. Town of Scituate

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Mar 28, 2003

Gender Equality|
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Melendez v. Town of North Smithfield

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Mar 28, 2003

Gender Equality

Rathbun v. Autozone

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Mar 28, 2003

Due Process|
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Young v. City of Providence

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Mar 27, 2003

Government Transparency|
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Direct Action for Rights and Equality (DARE) v. Gannon

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Mar 27, 2003

Criminal Justice

Lanoue v. City of Woonsocket

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Mar 27, 2003

Criminal Justice|
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R.I. ACLU v. Providence Police Department

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Mar 27, 2003

First Amendment

Alves v. Palazzo

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Mar 28, 2003

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Mar 28, 2003

Racial Justice|
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Narragansett Indian Tribe v. State of Rhode Island

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Mar 28, 2003

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Mar 28, 2003

Criminal Justice|
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Barros v. Town of Scituate

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Mar 28, 2003

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Mar 28, 2003

Gender Equality|
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Melendez v. Town of North Smithfield

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Mar 28, 2003

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Mar 28, 2003

Gender Equality

Rathbun v. Autozone

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Mar 28, 2003

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Mar 28, 2003

Due Process|
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Young v. City of Providence

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Mar 27, 2003

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Mar 27, 2003

Government Transparency|
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Direct Action for Rights and Equality (DARE) v. Gannon

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Mar 27, 2003

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Mar 27, 2003

Criminal Justice

Lanoue v. City of Woonsocket

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Mar 27, 2003

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Mar 27, 2003

Criminal Justice|
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R.I. ACLU v. Providence Police Department

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Mar 27, 2003

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Mar 27, 2003

First Amendment

Alves v. Palazzo

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