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Jan 27, 2025

In Light of Trump Threats, ACLU Calls on Rhode Island Municipalities to Enact Model Immigrant Protection Ordinance

The ACLU of Rhode Island today urged municipal officials to adopt a comprehensive ordinance designed to protect their immigrant communities from constitutionally dubious federal actions and pronouncements...

Letter to municipalities urging adoption of immigration ordinances

Jan 15, 2025

ACLU of RI Statement on Governor McKee’s Actions Limiting Access to State House and State of the State Address

Governor McKee’s decision to prohibit the public’s access to the State House rotunda and to prevent news cameras from recording the State of the State address raise serious free speech concerns.

ACLU of RI Statement on Gov. McKee's Actions Limiting Access to State House and State of the State Address

Jan 15, 2025

ACLU of RI Lawsuit Halts Violation of Attorney-Client Privilege at State Prison

In a victory for government transparency and accountability, as well as protection of the sanctity of the attorney-client privilege, the RI Department of Corrections (RIDOC) has acknowledged its obligations...

Dec 19, 2024

Advocates Respond to State/DOJ Consent Decree Addressing Services to Certain Children with Behavioral Health Disabilities

Last month, in response to years of glaring failures in Rhode Island’s behavioral health system for children and youth, Disability Rights Rhode Island, the American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island,...

Nov 12, 2024

Advocates Sue the State of Rhode Island Over Failure to Provide Mental Health Care for Medicaid-Eligible Children

Following years of glaring failures in Rhode Island’s behavioral health system for children and youth, Disability Rights...

Nov 6, 2024

Rhode Island Voters Reject Question 1

Since the last time a Rhode Island Constitutional Convention was held in 1986, Rhode Island voters have rejected this measure four times in a row – in 1994, 2004, 2014, and now 2024. The last two times it...