At any given time, the ACLU of RI is involved in dozens of legal battles on behalf of civil liberties in the Ocean State. Below is a list of many the cases we have worked on. For our annual case dockets, click here.
Federal class-action lawsuit against state’s refusal to provide counsel to certain indigent juveniles facing criminal charges.
Successful administrative appeal on behalf of high school students suspended for demonstrating in front of the school in opposition to a new dress code. ...
Favorably settled federal lawsuit challenging a school district policy which gave preferential rental treatment to religious groups.
Court brief opposing a U.S. Attorney challenge to the legality of a local court rule requiring judicial approval before the government can subpoena an attorney to obtain information about his or her client...