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Jul 25, 2025

RI Judge Grants Motion to Block Trump-Vance Administration’s Unlawful Restrictions on Funding for Critical Services for Survivors, LGBTQI+ Youth, and Unhoused Communities

First Amendment

Rhode Island District Judge Melissa R. DuBose has granted a request to temporarily block the Trump-Vance administration from adding harmful new restrictions on federal grant programs administered by the U.S...

Rhode Island District Judge Melissa R. DuBose has granted a request to temporarily block the Trump-Vance administration from adding harmful new restrictions on federal grant programs administered by the U.S...

White and dark yellow graphic with eight color logos. Text: "RI Judge Grants Motion to Block Trump-Vance Administration’s Unlawful Restrictions on Funding for Critical Services for Survivors, LGBTQI+ Youth and Unhoused Communities"
White and dark yellow graphic with eight color logos. Text: "RI Judge Grants Motion to Block Trump-Vance Administration’s Unlawful Restrictions on Funding for Critical Services for Survivors, LGBTQI+ Youth and Unhoused Communities"
Jul 24, 2025

ACLU of RI Settles False Arrest Suit of Woonsocket Man for $550,000

Criminal Justice

Concluding a lawsuit involving a disturbing case of serious police misconduct, the ACLU of Rhode Island announced the favorable settlement of a case on behalf of Woonsocket resident Mack Blackie who was...

Concluding a lawsuit involving a disturbing case of serious police misconduct, the ACLU of Rhode Island announced the favorable settlement of a case on behalf of Woonsocket resident Mack Blackie who was...

White and green graphic with text that says "ACLU of RI settles false arrest lawsuit of Woonsocket Man for $550,000"
White and green graphic with text that says "ACLU of RI settles false arrest lawsuit of Woonsocket Man for $550,000"
Jul 21, 2025

Broad Nationwide Coalition Sues in Rhode Island to Block Trump Administration’s Unlawful Restrictions on Health and Housing Grants

First Amendment

New Certification Requirements Threaten Critical Services for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Survivors, LGBTQI+ Youth, and Unhoused Communities

New Certification Requirements Threaten Critical Services for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Survivors, LGBTQI+ Youth, and Unhoused Communities

Logos and headline about RI Coalition Against Domestic Violence v. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Logos and headline about RI Coalition Against Domestic Violence v. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Jul 14, 2025

ACLU of RI Calls on Attorney General to Release Body Camera Footage of Police Shooting of Pawtucket Resident

Government Transparency

In a letter citing a lack of public transparency by the Pawtucket Police Department, the ACLU of Rhode Island today called on Attorney General (AG) Peter Neronha to immediately release all police body worn...

In a letter citing a lack of public transparency by the Pawtucket Police Department, the ACLU of Rhode Island today called on Attorney General (AG) Peter Neronha to immediately release all police body worn...

ACLU of RI Calls on Attorney General to Release Body Camera Footage of Police Shooting of Pawtucket Resident
ACLU of RI Calls on Attorney General to Release Body Camera Footage of Police Shooting of Pawtucket Resident
Jul 1, 2025

R.I. Latino Arts Argues in Court that “Gender Ideology” Is Still Unconstitutionally Penalized by National Endowment for the Arts

First Amendment

Group asks court to strike down grant restrictions on various legal grounds

Group asks court to strike down grant restrictions on various legal grounds

R.I. Latino Arts Argues in Court that “Gender Ideology” Is Still Unconstitutionally Penalized by National Endowment for the Arts
R.I. Latino Arts Argues in Court that “Gender Ideology” Is Still Unconstitutionally Penalized by National Endowment for the Arts
Jul 1, 2025

Settlement Reached in Smithfield School District Social Media Censorship Lawsuit

First Amendment

The ACLU of Rhode Island today announced the favorable settlement of a federal lawsuit that challenged, as a violation of the First Amendment

The ACLU of Rhode Island today announced the favorable settlement of a federal lawsuit that challenged, as a violation of the First Amendment

Mayer v. Town of Smithfield
Mayer v. Town of Smithfield