News & Commentary
Jul 12, 2022
ACLU Statement on the Rejection of Flock Safety Surveillance Cameras by Portsmouth Town Council
The Portsmouth Town Council has unanimously voted to rescind its prior support for the implementation of Flock Safety surveillance camera systems in the town.
Jun 27, 2022
Statement on the U.S. Supreme Court decision in School Prayer Case (Kennedy v. Bremerton School District)
ACLU of RI executive director Steven Brown issued the following statement today in response the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Kennedy v. Bremerton School District:
Jun 09, 2022
Following Challenge, Former State Trooper Reveals his Name in Lawsuit Against State
Following an ACLU challenge on behalf of local advocacy groups, a former state trooper has agreed to no longer proceed anonymously in suing the state after he was fired.
Jun 01, 2022
Groups Seek to Intervene in Court Case to Oppose State Trooper’s Anonymous Lawsuit Over His Termination for Alleged Drunkenness
Groups today filed a motion in R.I. Superior Court challenging a former state trooper’s attempt to proceed anonymously in suing the State Police after he was fired for allegedly not reporting to work because he was too intoxicated.
Mar 29, 2022
ACLU Sues Providence for Refusing to Release Documents Over Decision to Bar a Rap Artist from Performing
There is significant public interest in the requested records. The City’s decision to prevent 22Gz from performing at Lit Lounge constitutes a prior restraint on speech, which may have been unconstitutional.
Mar 23, 2022
ACLU Calls on Providence City Council to Reject Intrusive Surveillance Technology
The Providence Police Department is actively pursuing the installation of ALPR camera systems throughout the city.
Mar 02, 2022
RI Supreme Court Strikes Down Archaic Law Which Declared Inmates Serving Life Sentences “Civilly Dead”
Today’s decision from the Court affirms the basic principle of our judicial system that the doors to justice shall remain open to all.
Nov 15, 2021
Lawsuit Challenges ACI Prisoner’s 8 Months in Solitary Confinement for Free Speech Activity
Attorneys for the R.I. Center for Justice and the ACLU have filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of a man who spent almost eight months in solitary confinement at the ACI in retaliation for exercising his First Amendment rights.
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