News & Commentary
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
Jul 23, 2015
When The Cyber Criminal Is You
By Johanna Kaiser, Development & Communications Associate
Jul 14, 2015
ACLU Sues Providence To Defend Street Musician's Right To Play In Public
For the third time in five years, the ACLU of Rhode Island has sued the City of Providence for interfering with the exercise of free speech rights on the City’s streets and sidewalks.
Apr 30, 2015
ACLU Weighs In On Right To Refuse To Stand For Pledge Of Allegiance
The ACLU of Rhode Island has asked the Pawtucket City Council to "forcefully and publicly reject any future efforts to intimidate members of the public who are exercising their First Amendment rights at City Council meetings" after a recent council meeting was halted because a member of the public refused to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
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