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LETTER Re: Courthouse Use of Facial Recognition Technology

This letter was sent to the Rhode Island Supreme Court Chief Justice regarding the pilot of a facial recognition program at the state’s courthouses for purposes of monitoring potential threats at these facilities.
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Nationwide Coalition Challenges Trump Administration’s Attempt to Withhold Support from Noncitizen Victims of Crime

Legal Filing Seeks Immediate Court Intervention to Protect Violence Prevention Funding
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Legislative Session Dashboard

Learn more about some of our priority bills this Legislative Session, with resources to take action!
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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.

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ALPR Cameras 101: Surveillance in Rhode Island

Automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras are rapidly being installed in Rhode Island but are virtually unregulated in our state. Many ALPR cameras, such as those made by the brand Flock Safety, are continuously collecting data that can be kept and accessed by law enforcement agencies across the country. In short, we’re being surveilled as we travel through our state. Learn more about ALPR cameras, and what you can do to help protect privacy in our communities.

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National Alliance to End Homelessness v. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

This case was filed by a broad coalition of local governments and nonprofit organizations across the country — including Rhode Island-based nonprofits Crossroads Rhode Island and Youth Pride, Inc. — seeking to stop the Trump-Vance administration from creating unlawful and unreasonable restrictions for funding for proven solutions to homelessness, threatening to push hundreds of thousands of families onto the street as cold winter months arrive.