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Update for Members of the Class Action: Morelli v. RIPTA
Attorneys for the lawsuit have informed us that settlement payments are starting to be distributed to approved members of the class.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: What You Can Do as a Bystander During Immigration Enforcement Actions
It’s easy to freeze when you see immigration agents (ICE) detaining someone, especially if the officers are acting quickly or aggressively. This FAQ is intended to give some suggested actions you can take as a bystander in this situation.
ACLU of Rhode Island Challenges Landlord’s SLAPP Suit Against Tenant Organizers
ACLU of RI files counterclaim alleging that landlord's lawsuit is a classic SLAPP suit aimed at chilling tenants’ freedom of speech.
Common Cause, ACLU Take on Trump Administration in Court to Protect Rhode Island Voters’ Data
Common Cause and some individual voters have today intervened in a recently filed lawsuit in order to prevent the U.S. Department of Justice from obtaining sensitive, non-public information contained in the Rhode Island state voter file.
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