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Mar 07, 2008
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Comprehensive Racial Profiling Bill (S 2230)

Despite persistent efforts, no action was ultimately taken on a comprehensive bill that would have strengthened the state’s racial profiling law.
Legislation
Mar 07, 2008
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  • Racial Justice

“Primary Seat Belt Law”

On a more positive note, ACLU vigilance thwarted a last-minute effort by the State Police and the Department of Transportation to obtain passage of their bill making seat belt violations a primary offense.
Legislation
Mar 07, 2008
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  • Racial Justice

Mayoral Academies

A budget article establishing a special kind of charter school, known as mayoral academies, initially contained a provision allowing the academies to be exempt from a wide variety of school mandates, including anti-discrimination provisions.
Legislation
Mar 07, 2008
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R.I. Civil Rights Act (H 7361, S 2143)

The General Assembly unanimously passed a bill promoted by the Affiliate to make clear that plaintiffs have three years, rather than one year, to sue under the Rhode Island Civil Rights Act, a major state law prohibiting discrimination in employment and other settings.
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Mar 07, 2008
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Legislation
Mar 07, 2008
  • Racial Justice

Comprehensive Racial Profiling Bill (S 2230)

Despite persistent efforts, no action was ultimately taken on a comprehensive bill that would have strengthened the state’s racial profiling law.
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Legislation
Mar 07, 2008
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Legislation
Mar 07, 2008
  • Racial Justice

“Primary Seat Belt Law”

On a more positive note, ACLU vigilance thwarted a last-minute effort by the State Police and the Department of Transportation to obtain passage of their bill making seat belt violations a primary offense.
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Legislation
Mar 07, 2008
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Legislation
Mar 07, 2008
  • Racial Justice

Mayoral Academies

A budget article establishing a special kind of charter school, known as mayoral academies, initially contained a provision allowing the academies to be exempt from a wide variety of school mandates, including anti-discrimination provisions.
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Legislation
Mar 07, 2008
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Legislation
Mar 07, 2008
  • Racial Justice

R.I. Civil Rights Act (H 7361, S 2143)

The General Assembly unanimously passed a bill promoted by the Affiliate to make clear that plaintiffs have three years, rather than one year, to sue under the Rhode Island Civil Rights Act, a major state law prohibiting discrimination in employment and other settings.
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