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ACLU of RI and The Lawyering Project File Court Brief Opposing the Dismantling of Federal Maternal Health Infrastructure

A “friend of the court” brief that illustrates through personal stories the critical need for federal systems that work to prevent maternal deaths.
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Local Governments and Nonprofit Groups Challenge Unlawful New Trump-Vance Administration Restrictions That Threaten Proven Solutions to Homelessness

Suit Raises Concerns that Trump-Vance Administration Actions Will Push More Than 170,000 People Into Homelessness as Cold Winter Months Arrive
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ACLU of RI Sues Governor McKee for Restricting State House Protest Before his January “State of the State” Address

“It is incredibly important in today’s political environment that the First Amendment rights of the people to assemble, protest, and petition the government are preserved. By filing this action, our clients have decided to stand up on behalf of all Rhode Islanders to preserve those fundamental rights.”
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Flock Cameras 101: Surveillance in Rhode Island

Flock cameras can be more than just license plate readers. They're capable of collecting and sharing data about us across the country, and are virtually unregulated, yet are getting installed across Rhode Island. Learn more about Flock cameras, and what you can do to help protect privacy in our communities.

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National Alliance to End Homelessness v. Scott Turner, et al.

This case suit challenges new funding restrictions on federal housing grants. Under the new funding application rules, service providers and communities are blocked from applying for federal housing funds for new permanent supportive housing for individuals and families experiencing homelessness if they operate in jurisdictions with policies the Trump-Vance administration disfavors. This includes cities and states, like Rhode Island, that the Trump Administration deems to be “sanctuary protections” for immigrants; that provide services considered “harm reduction” services for drug users; and that have inclusive policies for transgender people.