News & Commentary
Oct 08, 2015
Meet Civil Libertarian of the Year Megan Smith
By Johanna Kaiser, Communications & Development Associate
Oct 07, 2015
After Recent Inadequate Open Records Responses, Groups Call On Gov. Raimondo To Promote Transparency
Citing a recent “pattern of disturbingly inadequate” responses to open records requests “on truly critical matters of public import,” five open government organizations have called on Governor Gina Raimondo to issue an executive order that calls on state agencies to “adopt a strong presumption in favor of disclosure in addressing requests for public information.”
Oct 02, 2015
ACLU Calls For Intervention After DMV Refuses To Transfer Licenses of U.S. Citizens from Puerto Rico
After receiving complaints that the Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles was requiring licensed drivers from Puerto Rico to pass a written exam and road test in order to transfer their driver’s license to Rhode Island, the American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island has urged Governor Gina Raimondo to immediately order the DMV to accept and transfer licenses from former Puerto Rican residents.
Sep 25, 2015
"Pleading The Fifth" Is A Fundamental Right
In light of the release of the depositions in the 38 Studios case, it is important to remember that "pleading the fifth" is a fundamental right that protects us all and supports a fair system of justice. As the U.S. Supreme Court eloquently explained over 50 years ago:
Sep 24, 2015
Constitution Day: The Right To Be Left Alone
By Johanna Kaiser, Development & Communications Associate
Sep 22, 2015
ACLU Raises Concerns Over Report of Children Denied Education in Johnston
After WJAR-TV reported that a family was told they could not send their children to Johnston Public Schools because they were living in a motel in town, the ACLU of Rhode Island contacted the Rhode Island Department of Education to urge Commissioner Ken Wagner to promptly intervene.
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