ACLU of RI cooperating attorneys filed a lawsuit on behalf of Mack Blackie, a man who was unlawfully arrested and detained twice, charged, incarcerated for approximately 31 days, and prosecuted for crimes that he did not commit.
Blackie v. City of Woonsocket
Attorney(s)
Joshua D. Xavier
Pro Bono Law Firm(s)
Sinapi Law Associates
Date filed
October 17, 2024
Court
Rhode Island District Court
Judge
udge McConnell and Magistrate Almond
Status
Filed
Related content
ACLU Calls on Cranston, Pawtucket, and Woonsocket to Halt ALPR...
September 7, 2021ACLU Disseminates Information to Woonsocket Voters For First...
January 14, 2014
"Sexting" Prohibition Expansion (S 955)
May 16, 2025
Aggressive Driving as a Violation (S 556)
May 16, 2025
Impounding License Plates for Driving Offenses (S 214)
May 16, 2025
Repealing Mandatory HIV Testing Requirement (S 269)
May 16, 2025
Bail Reform Commission (S 518)
May 9, 2025