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Legislation

Mar 22, 2021

Criminal Justice|
+1 Issue

Ban on Private Prisons (H 5749, S 399)

Prompted by the re-entrance into an agreement with ICE by the Wyatt Detention Center, legislation was introduced which would have barred private prisons from operating in the state of Rhode Island entirely and limited the ability for carceral facilities in Rhode Island to cooperate with ICE.

Legislation

Mar 22, 2021

Immigrants’ Rights

Driver’s Licenses for All (H 5305, S 190 A)

This important legislation would have expanded the access to a driver’s license to undocumented individuals, ensuring that all residents could make use of safe and reliable transportation to go to work, school, the doctor, or any other necessary locations.

Legislation

Mar 22, 2021

Immigrants’ Rights

Immigrant Protections for Sensitive Locations (H 5652)

We supported legislation which would have provided state-level protection for (not always followed) Department of Homeland Security guidance aimed at prohibiting immigration enforcement in certain “sensitive locations” such as hospitals, religious institutions, and schools.

Legislation

Mar 12, 2021

Immigrants’ Rights

Tenant Immigration Status (H 5734, S 421)

We supported this bill which would have prevented landlords from inquiring about the immigration status of their tenants or potential tenants.

Legislation

Mar 01, 2021

Immigrants’ Rights|
+1 Issue

“364 Day Misdemeanor” (H 5488, S 118)

For individuals in RI on green cards, a conviction of many misdemeanor charges can have a severe and overly punishing – and unexpected – impact. This legislation would have decreased the maximum possible misdemeanor by one day to ensure that such harsh consequences don’t flow from a minor offense.

Legislation

Feb 26, 2021

Immigrants’ Rights

In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students (H 5238, S 990)

This bill will ensure the accessibility of higher education to students who have spent a considerable amount of their adolescence in Rhode Island but may not have citizenship status.

Legislation

Mar 22, 2021

Legislation

Mar 22, 2021

Criminal Justice|
+1 Issue

Ban on Private Prisons (H 5749, S 399)

Legislation

Mar 22, 2021

Legislation

Mar 22, 2021

Immigrants’ Rights

Driver’s Licenses for All (H 5305, S 190 A)

Legislation

Mar 22, 2021

Legislation

Mar 22, 2021

Immigrants’ Rights

Immigrant Protections for Sensitive Locations (H 5652)

Legislation

Mar 12, 2021

Legislation

Mar 12, 2021

Immigrants’ Rights

Tenant Immigration Status (H 5734, S 421)

We supported this bill which would have prevented landlords from inquiring about the immigration status of their tenants or potential tenants.

Legislation

Mar 01, 2021

Legislation

Mar 01, 2021

Immigrants’ Rights|
+1 Issue

“364 Day Misdemeanor” (H 5488, S 118)

Legislation

Feb 26, 2021

Legislation

Feb 26, 2021

Immigrants’ Rights

In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students (H 5238, S 990)

This bill will ensure the accessibility of higher education to students who have spent a considerable amount of their adolescence in Rhode Island but may not have citizenship status.

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