A lot of the work we do doesn't result in a lawsuit or other formal measure.
For example, we receive a complaint from a concerned parent of a public school student, and we are able to resolve the issue with a formal letter to the school district. Another example, the RI Board of Elections proposes a new rule or regulation that may violate the U.S. Constitution, then reconsiders upon hearing our testimony on their proposal. Our "behind the scenes" work may not make it on the evening news or into your twitter feed, but these efforts are absolutely critical to protecting the rights of all in the Ocean State.
This letter was sent to the Attorney General's office from the Access/RI coalition, reiterating concerns about the recent Department of Public Safety amendments to the rules and regulations establishing a statewide policy for the use of body-worn cameras.
August 7, 2025
This letter was sent to the Pawtucket Chief of Police and the Pawtucket City Councilors, urging the police department to provide the public with the entirety of the body-worn camera footage from a shooting of a Pawtucket resident on June 8, 2025.
August 1, 2025
This letter was sent to the Providence Police Chief in response to the controversial and highly publicized Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) action that took place on Alverson Avenue in Providence on July 13, 2025.
July 29, 2025 This written testimony was submitted to the Attorney General on an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) regarding the potential regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms in decision-making, and the potential for discrimination in their application.
July 23, 2025 This letter was sent to the RI Division of Motor Vehicles Administrator, requesting confirmation that municipal police departments and State Police barracks have all been informed of the registration extension for all vehicles that were set to expire on July 31, 2025.
July 17, 2025 This letter was sent to Attorney General Peter Neronha (AG) urging him to immediately release all police body worn camera footage of the shooting last month of resident Sebastian Yidana.
July 14, 2025