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 Rhode Island Commissioner of Education and Chief Legal Council regarding the failure of RIDE and its contractor Dattco Motorcoach to provide timely bus services — or any bus services — to many children with disabilities during the first week of the 2024-2025 school yea
September 9, 2024
This testimony was submitteed to the Constitutional Convention Preparatory Commission by the ACLU of RI, expressing strong opposition to the calling of a constitutional convention and providing specific recommendations about the content of the commission’s report.
August 20, 2024
This letter was sent to the Narragansett Town Council, urging the Council to reject proposed revisions to the Town's “unruly gathering” ordinance, also known as the "orange sticker" ordinance.
August 19, 2024 This letter was sent to the Cumberland Town Council, urging the Council to reject the use of Flock Safety cameras
August 19, 2024 The ACLU of Rhode Island submitted testimony to the Cranston City Council to register its strong opposition to a punitive ordinance proposed by the mayor that would make illegal any temporary shelter on City property and impose a $50 fine on violators and provide for the destruction of the indivi
August 15, 2024 This letter was sent to the Burrillville Town Council addressing an unconstitutional political sign ordinance which bars the posting of political signs on private property more than 60 days before an election, and carries a $500 per day penalty.
August 13, 2024