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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 12, 2024
voting rights
  • Voting Rights

Gubernatorial Candidate Residency Requirement (S 2662)

Noting that questions of gubernatorial candidate residency is an issue best left to the voters, we opposed this legislation which would impose a five-year residency requirement on any individual who seeks to become a candidate for governor or other general offices.
Legislation
Apr 12, 2024
first amendment
  • First Amendment

“Parental Rights” Legislation (H 7781)

Legislation
Apr 08, 2024
criminal justice
  • Criminal Justice

Prohibiting Coercive Interrogation Tactics for Juveniles (H 7954, S 2435)

We supported this bill which would prohibit police from employing threats, deception, or psychologically manipulative interrogation tactics during the custodial interrogation of a juvenile.
Legislation
Apr 08, 2024
government transparency
  • Government Transparency

Railroad Accidents Open Records (H 7835)

We opposed a bill which would make it crime to release any police report involving a railroad fatality and all communications between railroad employees in those situations.
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.
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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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Legislation
Apr 12, 2024
voting rights
Legislation
Apr 12, 2024
  • Voting Rights

Gubernatorial Candidate Residency Requirement (S 2662)

Noting that questions of gubernatorial candidate residency is an issue best left to the voters, we opposed this legislation which would impose a five-year residency requirement on any individual who seeks to become a candidate for governor or other general offices.
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Legislation
Apr 12, 2024
first amendment
Legislation
Apr 12, 2024
  • First Amendment

“Parental Rights” Legislation (H 7781)

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Legislation
Apr 08, 2024
criminal justice
Legislation
Apr 08, 2024
  • Criminal Justice

Prohibiting Coercive Interrogation Tactics for Juveniles (H 7954, S 2435)

We supported this bill which would prohibit police from employing threats, deception, or psychologically manipulative interrogation tactics during the custodial interrogation of a juvenile.
Explore Legislation
Legislation
Apr 08, 2024
government transparency
Legislation
Apr 08, 2024
  • Government Transparency

Railroad Accidents Open Records (H 7835)

We opposed a bill which would make it crime to release any police report involving a railroad fatality and all communications between railroad employees in those situations.
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