News & Commentary

This is a major First Amendment lawsuit challenging Woonsocket Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt’s actions in banning some of her critics from her Facebook page.

The Johnston PD violated the First Amendment rights of retired Detective James Brady when he was disciplined for speaking to a Providence Journal reporter on a matter of public concern.

In their letter, the organizations argue that this would have a chilling effect on free speech and the right to petition the government, undermining an important public forum and a fundamental principle of democracy.

We filed an open records lawsuit against the state Attorney General's office, challenging a $225 fee they charged a law school student to provide her copies of reports that state law requires they annually submit to the RI General Assembly.

Citing repeated instances of police not activating body worn cameras in encounters with the public, the ACLU of RI has called on PVD Pubic Safety Commissioner Paré and Police Chief Clements to take stronger steps to enforce the department’s body camera policy.

Frustrated by the release of annual reports that minimize racial profiling patterns, three civil rights groups issued a letter urging significant amendments to the state law requiring the data analysis and reports.

The ACLU of RI has issued a statement in response to the release of a report by the Providence External Review Authority investigating an assault charge against Sgt. Joseph Hanley.

Open government groups sent a letter to General Assembly leaders urging them to repeal an Executive Order, issued last week by Governor Raimondo, that undercuts transparency in government.

At a time when the Black Lives Matter movement has prompted demands for more police accountability, the RI Attorney General’s office has issued an Access to Public Records Act (APRA) opinion which makes it more difficult for the public to monitor allegations of police misconduct.