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Apr 26, 2024
privacy
  • Privacy

Restrictions on Police Surveillance Cameras (H 7749, S 2098)

Following the widespread and surreptitious installation across the state of deceptively named “automated license plate reader” cameras that actually have incredibly invasive technological capabilities, we strongly supported legislation which would have limited the use of these cameras.
Legislation
Apr 26, 2024
criminal justice
  • Criminal Justice

Increasing Penalties for Driving Offenses (H 7630, S 2936)

We opposed a bill seeking to increase the penalties for a variety of driving offenses, noting that the approach of sending people to prison for longer periods of time and imposing steeper fines on offenders would not deter reckless driving nor assist in the rehabilitation of offenders.
Legislation
Apr 26, 2024
criminal justice
  • Criminal Justice

Expansion of the Crime of Stalking (H 7798)

We opposed legislation which would expand the crime of stalking to include the act of following someone and using an electronic device to record their movements in a manner that is “seriously annoying.”
Legislation
Apr 15, 2024
criminal justice
  • Due Process

Civil Investigations for Fraudulent Acts (H 7830, S 2935)

We opposed legislation which would provide unlimited authority to the Attorney General to conduct civil investigations in virtually every corner of public or private life.
Legislation
Apr 15, 2024
LGBTQ rights
  • LGBTQ+ Rights

Bans on LGBTQ+ Healthcare and Inclusion in Sports (H 7884, H 7727)

We strongly opposed a number of bills which sought to limit the autonomy of transgender and gender nonconforming youth by banning critical healthcare services and restricting the ability for LGBTQ+ youth to participate in organized sports activities.
Legislation
Apr 15, 2024
first amendment
  • First Amendment

“Citizens United” Constitutional Amendment Resolution (H 7768)

We strongly opposed a resolution which calls on our Congressional delegates to support adoption of a federal constitutional amendment designed to overturn the U.S. Supreme Court’s controversial decision in the Citizens United campaign finance case.
Legislation
Apr 15, 2024
criminal justice
  • Criminal Justice

Commission to Make Recommendations for Pardons (H 7638)

We strongly supported this legislation which would create a commission to recommend the names of people to be considered for executive pardons by the Governor.
Legislation
Apr 15, 2024
due process
  • Due Process

Waiver of a Jury Trial (H 7743, S 2098)

The ACLU of Rhode Island strongly opposed this legislation, introduced on behalf of the Attorney General, which would give his office veto power over a criminal defendant’s current legal right to waive their right to a jury trial.
Legislation
Apr 12, 2024
criminal justice
  • Criminal Justice

Free Phone Services for Incarcerated Individuals (H 7525, S 2233)

Because there is no question that rehabilitation is substantially enhanced by making contact easier between incarcerated individuals and their loved ones, we strongly supported this bill which would provide free communication services to people at the ACI.
Legislation
Apr 26, 2024
privacy
Legislation
Apr 26, 2024
  • Privacy

Restrictions on Police Surveillance Cameras (H 7749, S 2098)

Following the widespread and surreptitious installation across the state of deceptively named “automated license plate reader” cameras that actually have incredibly invasive technological capabilities, we strongly supported legislation which would have limited the use of these cameras.
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Legislation
Apr 26, 2024
criminal justice
Legislation
Apr 26, 2024
  • Criminal Justice

Increasing Penalties for Driving Offenses (H 7630, S 2936)

We opposed a bill seeking to increase the penalties for a variety of driving offenses, noting that the approach of sending people to prison for longer periods of time and imposing steeper fines on offenders would not deter reckless driving nor assist in the rehabilitation of offenders.
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Legislation
Apr 26, 2024
criminal justice
Legislation
Apr 26, 2024
  • Criminal Justice

Expansion of the Crime of Stalking (H 7798)

We opposed legislation which would expand the crime of stalking to include the act of following someone and using an electronic device to record their movements in a manner that is “seriously annoying.”
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Legislation
Apr 15, 2024
criminal justice
Legislation
Apr 15, 2024
  • Due Process

Civil Investigations for Fraudulent Acts (H 7830, S 2935)

We opposed legislation which would provide unlimited authority to the Attorney General to conduct civil investigations in virtually every corner of public or private life.
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Legislation
Apr 15, 2024
LGBTQ rights
Legislation
Apr 15, 2024
  • LGBTQ+ Rights

Bans on LGBTQ+ Healthcare and Inclusion in Sports (H 7884, H 7727)

We strongly opposed a number of bills which sought to limit the autonomy of transgender and gender nonconforming youth by banning critical healthcare services and restricting the ability for LGBTQ+ youth to participate in organized sports activities.
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Legislation
Apr 15, 2024
first amendment
Legislation
Apr 15, 2024
  • First Amendment

“Citizens United” Constitutional Amendment Resolution (H 7768)

We strongly opposed a resolution which calls on our Congressional delegates to support adoption of a federal constitutional amendment designed to overturn the U.S. Supreme Court’s controversial decision in the Citizens United campaign finance case.
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Legislation
Apr 15, 2024
criminal justice
Legislation
Apr 15, 2024
  • Criminal Justice

Commission to Make Recommendations for Pardons (H 7638)

We strongly supported this legislation which would create a commission to recommend the names of people to be considered for executive pardons by the Governor.
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Legislation
Apr 15, 2024
due process
Legislation
Apr 15, 2024
  • Due Process

Waiver of a Jury Trial (H 7743, S 2098)

The ACLU of Rhode Island strongly opposed this legislation, introduced on behalf of the Attorney General, which would give his office veto power over a criminal defendant’s current legal right to waive their right to a jury trial.
Explore Legislation
Legislation
Apr 12, 2024
criminal justice
Legislation
Apr 12, 2024
  • Criminal Justice

Free Phone Services for Incarcerated Individuals (H 7525, S 2233)

Because there is no question that rehabilitation is substantially enhanced by making contact easier between incarcerated individuals and their loved ones, we strongly supported this bill which would provide free communication services to people at the ACI.
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