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Aug 18, 2021

ACLU Statement on Installation of Vehicle Surveillance Cameras in Cranston, Pawtucket and Woonsocket

Privacy

The ACLU of RI issued the following statement in response to the installation of vehicle surveillance cameras in Cranston, Woonsocket and Pawtucket:

The ACLU of RI issued the following statement in response to the installation of vehicle surveillance cameras in Cranston, Woonsocket and Pawtucket:

Cranston ALPRs
Cranston ALPRs
Aug 5, 2021

ACLU Sues over Facebook Censorship by Woonsocket Mayor

First Amendment
This is a major First Amendment lawsuit challenging Woonsocket Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt’s actions in banning some of her critics from her Facebook page.
This is a major First Amendment lawsuit challenging Woonsocket Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt’s actions in banning some of her critics from her Facebook page.
Aug 3, 2021

ACLU Sues Dept of Corrections Over Continued Incarceration of Inmates Granted Parole

Criminal Justice

A habeas corpus petition filed today by ACLU of Rhode Island cooperating attorneys and the Public Defender argues that an inmate is unlawfully being held in prison despite a decision by the R.I. Parole...

A habeas corpus petition filed today by ACLU of Rhode Island cooperating attorneys and the Public Defender argues that an inmate is unlawfully being held in prison despite a decision by the R.I. Parole...

Jul 19, 2021

ACLU Demands Action on Illegal Cranston Traffic Stop Policy

The ACLU of RI has called on Cranston to “take immediate action to halt what appears to be a long-standing and flagrant violation of the law by the Cranston Police Department” – a traffic stop quota policy,...
The ACLU of RI has called on Cranston to “take immediate action to halt what appears to be a long-standing and flagrant violation of the law by the Cranston Police Department” – a traffic stop quota policy,...
Jun 17, 2021

ACLU Calls on Providence Officials to Address Dubious Attempt to Oust Homeless From Wilson Street Encampment

Economic Justice
The ACLU has called on Mayor Elorza and Commissioner of Public Safety Paré to address the “constitutionally suspect procedural shortcuts” that it took last week in an attempt to oust the people living in a...
The ACLU has called on Mayor Elorza and Commissioner of Public Safety Paré to address the “constitutionally suspect procedural shortcuts” that it took last week in an attempt to oust the people living in a...
Wilson Street, Providence
Wilson Street, Providence
Jun 9, 2021

ACLU Files Brief Challenging Denial of Right to Vote to Non-Property Owners in Narragansett Fire District

Voting Rights

Until every one of our local governments are elected by the people they serve, our work is not done. Participation in free and fair elections, whether it be for president, state legislature or local fire...

Until every one of our local governments are elected by the people they serve, our work is not done. Participation in free and fair elections, whether it be for president, state legislature or local fire...