News & Commentary
Jan 06, 2016
Providence Street Musician Can Perform Without Interference In Settlement of Free Speech Case
The City of Providence can no longer stop musician Manuel Pombo (left) from performing or soliciting donations on city streets as part of a settlement reached today in a First Amendment lawsuit brought by the American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island.
Dec 16, 2015
ACLU Files Suit To Challenge Cranston Ordinance Barring Roadside Solicitations
It may be the season of giving, but in some Rhode Island communities, those seeking the kindness of others often face punishment simply for asking for help. That dichotomy is being challenged by the American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island today in a federal lawsuit on behalf of a disabled person summoned to court and threatened with arrest for holding a handwritten sign seeking donations as he stood on the median of a Cranston roadway.
Dec 03, 2015
Religious Freedom Isn't A Seasonal Issue
By Johanna Kaiser, Communications & Development Associate
Nov 05, 2015
ACLU Settles Suit on Behalf of ACI Inmate Retaliated Against for Criticizing Prison Policies
The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island today announced the settlement of a federal lawsuit on behalf of Jason Cook, an ACI inmate who, the suit alleged, was the victim of retaliation by prison officials for publicly criticizing RI Department of Corrections’ (DOC) mail policies and seeking legal assistance from the ACLU. Under the settlement, the DOC, while denying any liability, has agreed to pay a total of $7,500 in damages and attorneys’ fees.
Oct 15, 2015
ACLU Statement In Response To Reports Of Police Actions in Pawtucket
The ACLU of Rhode Island released the following statement today in response to reports of police actions yesterday at William E. Tolman Senior High School (VIDEO) and during the resulting protests this morning in Pawtucket:
Jul 31, 2015
Flashback Friday: Cranston, the RIACLU and Police Misconduct
By Megan Khatchadourian, Assistant to the Executive Director
Jul 28, 2015
Music Is Speech: Protecting the First Amendment In All Forms
By Johanna Kaiser, Development & Communications Associate
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