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Legislation

Apr 07, 2023

Immigrants’ Rights

Barring Civil Arrests in Court (H 6199)

We strongly supported a bill which would have prohibited, absent a judicially authorized civil or criminal arrest warrant, the civil arrest of any person who is attending court either on behalf of themselves or a family or household member.

Legislation

Apr 06, 2023

Government Transparency|
+1 Issue

Open Meetings Translation (H 5616, S 122)

We supported legislation which would have required public bodies to establish a plan for providing translation services at public meetings, ensuring that access to these meetings is not inhibited because an individual does not fluently speak the language that the meeting is conducted in.

Legislation

Mar 31, 2023

Economic Justice|
+3 Issues

Domestic Worker Minimum Wage Exemption (H 5371, S 424)

We supported the repeal of an exemption for domestic workers in state minimum wage laws, noting that its impact is sexist, racially discriminatory, and limiting of the economic mobility of domestic workers.

Legislation

Mar 24, 2023

Immigrants’ Rights

Professional Licensure for Immigrants (H 5534)

We strongly supported this bill which would not require proof of lawful presence in the United States to obtain a professional or occupational license.

Legislation

Mar 23, 2023

Immigrants’ Rights

Ban on Private Prisons (H 5785, H 5786, S 408, S 410, S 646)

We supported a number of pieces of legislation have been introduced with the intention of barring private prisons from operating in the state of RI entirely and limiting the ability for carceral facilities in RI to cooperate with ICE.

Legislation

Mar 23, 2023

Criminal Justice|
+1 Issue

Felony and Misdemeanor Redefinition (H 5361, S 685)

As an important piece of criminal justice reform legislation, this bill would have slightly redefined in two ways the definitions of “felony” and “misdemeanor” in Rhode Island law.

Legislation

Mar 06, 2023

Immigrants’ Rights

Tenant Immigration Status (H 5689, S 390)

We supported this bill which would have prevented landlords from inquiring about the immigration status of their tenants or potential tenants, noting that this legislation is critical for ensuring that families with undocumented members can maintain housing without fear.

Legislation

Apr 07, 2023

Legislation

Apr 07, 2023

Immigrants’ Rights

Barring Civil Arrests in Court (H 6199)

Legislation

Apr 06, 2023

Legislation

Apr 06, 2023

Government Transparency|
+1 Issue

Open Meetings Translation (H 5616, S 122)

Legislation

Mar 31, 2023

Legislation

Mar 31, 2023

Economic Justice|
+3 Issues

Domestic Worker Minimum Wage Exemption (H 5371, S 424)

Legislation

Mar 24, 2023

Legislation

Mar 24, 2023

Immigrants’ Rights

Professional Licensure for Immigrants (H 5534)

We strongly supported this bill which would not require proof of lawful presence in the United States to obtain a professional or occupational license.

Legislation

Mar 23, 2023

Legislation

Mar 23, 2023

Immigrants’ Rights

Ban on Private Prisons (H 5785, H 5786, S 408, S 410, S 646)

Legislation

Mar 23, 2023

Legislation

Mar 23, 2023

Criminal Justice|
+1 Issue

Felony and Misdemeanor Redefinition (H 5361, S 685)

As an important piece of criminal justice reform legislation, this bill would have slightly redefined in two ways the definitions of “felony” and “misdemeanor” in Rhode Island law.

Legislation

Mar 06, 2023

Legislation

Mar 06, 2023

Immigrants’ Rights

Tenant Immigration Status (H 5689, S 390)

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