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.

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Explore our work championing economic justice in Rhode Island through litigation, advocacy, and education.

The Latest


Publication | Letters & Testimony
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LETTER Re: Proposed Providence Student Housing Ordinance

This letter was sent to the Providence City Plan Commission regarding a proposed ordinance that would significantly limit the ability of college and university students to live together in Providence.
Know Your Rights
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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: Rhode Island Homeless Bill of Rights

“No person’s rights, privileges, or access to public services may be denied or abridged solely because he or she is homeless. Such a person shall be granted the same rights and privileges as any other resident of this state.”
News & Commentary
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Court Vacates Unlawful Funding Criteria for Solutions to Homelessness in Case Brought by Broad Coalition

Trump-Vance Administration’s Unlawful Criteria Would Have Pushed an Estimated 170,000 Americans into Homelessness
News & Commentary
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Coalition Challenges Latest Efforts to Politicize Homelessness Funding Grants

New Filing Highlights Repeated Mistakes and Unlawful Criteria in Latest Homelessness Funding Announcement

Cases, Campaigns & Legislation


Legislation
May 31, 2026

Prohibiting Credit Reports For Employment (S 2324)

Status: Held for Further Study
Position: Support
Legislation
May 31, 2026

Increasing Juror Fees (H 7583, S 2141)

Status: Passed Senate, Held for Further Study in House
Position: Support
Legislation
May 31, 2026

Tenant Legal Representation (S 2972)

Status: Held for Further Study
Position: Support
Legislation
May 31, 2026

Amending the Fair Housing Act (S 2592)

Status: Held for Further Study
Position: Support