LGBTQ+ Rights

Through lobbying, litigation and public education, the ACLU of RI works so that LGBTQ+ people can live openly without discrimination and enjoy equal rights, personal autonomy, and freedom of expression and association.

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News & Commentary
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Supporting Free Speech, Four “Friend of the Court” Briefs Filed in Appeals Court in Support of Rhode Island Latino Arts

More than a dozen organizations have joined in “friend of the court” briefs in support of the ACLU and ACLU of Rhode Island’s legal challenge to a certification requirement that the National Endowment for the Arts imposed last year on grant applicants.
Resource
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Timeline of DOJ's Subpoena of RI Hospital Minor Patients' Records

News & Commentary
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After Appeals Court Denies Child Advocate’s Emergency Motion to Prevent the Release of Medical Records of Minors Receiving Care at RI Hospital, Safeguards Remain in Place to Protect the Data

"While we are disappointed in this result, this decision is not the end of our fight to protect Rhode Island children’s medical privacy."
News & Commentary
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Emergency Motion Filed to Prevent the Release of Private Medical Records of Minors Receiving Medical Care at RI Hospital

Rhode Island’s Child Advocate filed an emergency motion this morning in the federal appeals court
Legislation
Apr 18, 2026

Removing Testosterone from the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (S 2889, H 8318)

Status: Passed Senate, Held for Further Study in House
Position: Support
Legislation
Mar 25, 2026

Expanding Insurance Coverage for Fertility (H 7629, S 2460)

Status: Held for Further Study
Position: Support
Legislation
May 30, 2025

Medical Ethics Defense Act (S 305)

Status: Held for Further Study
Position: Oppose
Legislation
May 16, 2025

Artificial Intelligence Regulations for High-Risk Models (S 627)

Status: Held for Further Study
Position: Amend