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.
Favorably settled federal lawsuit challenging the strip search of a person arrested for “disorderly conduct.”
Unsuccessful federal lawsuit on behalf of an inmate barred from using his prison-earned money to pay an attorney to pursue post-conviction relief on his behalf.
Successful federal lawsuit challenging the state’s denial of employment to a person solely on the basis of her obesity.
In response to an ACLU request, the R.I. Supreme Court agreed to amend questions on the Bar application form relating to an applicant’s disabilities.
Successful appeal on behalf of a mother who lost custody of her daughter solely for receiving welfare assistance.
Representation in Family Court of a custodial parent ordered to reimburse the state for AFDC benefits she had legally received years earlier; the court overturned the order and the state halted its payback...