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

News & Commentary
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Appeals Court Rejects Latest Trump-Vance Administration Attack on Funding for Solutions to Homelessness

Count Continues to Block Unlawful Grant Restrictions that Would Push Nearly 200,000 Americans into Homelessness
News & Commentary
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Court Finds Trump-Vance Administration Violated Law in Rush to Politicize Housing Grants

National Alliance to End Homelessness and Women’s Development Corporation Secure Victory in Key Executive Overreach Lawsuit
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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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
Legislation
Mar 26, 2026

Recovery House Zoning (H 8040)

Status: Held for Further Study
Position: Support
Legislation
Mar 25, 2026

Pro-Housing Legislation (H 8141, H 8274)

Status: Held for Further Study
Position: Support
Legislation
Mar 24, 2026

Criminalizing Squatting (H 8066)

Status: Held for Further Study
Position: Oppose
Legislation
Mar 25, 2026

Homeless Encampments (H 8000)

Status: Held for Further Study
Position: Support and Amend