Economic Justice
We fight to protect the Ocean State's most economically vulnerable residents, including low-wage workers, people experiencing homelessness, and low-income students.
Explore our work championing economic justice in Rhode Island through litigation, advocacy, and education.
The Latest
Local Governments and Nonprofit Groups Challenge Unlawful New Trump-Vance Administration Restrictions That Threaten Proven Solutions to Homelessness
Suit Raises Concerns that Trump-Vance Administration Actions Will Push More Than 170,000 People Into Homelessness as Cold Winter Months Arrive
Court Blocks Trump-Vance Administration’s Unlawful Housing Grant Restrictions
Rhode Island judge grants temporary restraining order in federal housing funding case.
Cases, Campaigns & Legislation
May 19, 2025
Medicaid Enrollment for Incarcerated Individuals (S 924)
Status:
Held for Further Study
Position:
Support
May 16, 2025
Pro-Housing Legislation (S 129, S 209, S 512)
Status:
Held for Further Study
Position:
Support and Amend
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