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ACLU files class action lawsuit challenging terminated student status of students in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island, and Puerto Rico

ACLU files class action lawsuit challenging terminated student status of students in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island, and Puerto Rico

Letter: College and University Rights and Obligations to Noncitizen Students

LETTER: College and University Rights and Obligations to Noncitizen Students

Driving While Black in RI

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: What to Do if You're Stopped by Police, Immigration or the FBI

In Response to ACLU Lawsuit, National Endowment for the Arts Removes Certification Requirement on Funding Applications

In Response to ACLU Lawsuit, National Endowment for the Arts Removes Certification Requirement on Funding Applications

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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: Trans Rights

Firewall for Freedom: Protecting Rhode Island

Firewall for Freedom: Protecting Rhode Island

NEWS RELEASE: ACLU Report Urges Improvement in Municipal Practices Governing the Public’s Remote Access to Public Meetings

ACLU Report Urges Improvement in Municipal Practices Governing the Public’s Remote Access to Public Meetings

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

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

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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: Recreational Marijuana in RI

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U.S. Supreme Court Wrap-Up
July 24, 2025 - 6:00pm –
7:00pm

2025 U.S. Supreme Court Wrap-Up

ACLU cooperating attorneys will explain some of the U.S. Supreme Court's key civil liberties decisions, and how they will affect Rhode Island (and beyond).

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