Research & Publications

This letter was sent to the Cumberland Town C0ucnil regarding a false arrest made in 2025 after a Flock Safety automated license plate reader (ALPR) photo was used to incorrectly identify a woman.

This letter was sent to the Narragansett Town Council in advance of their August 3 meeting, regarding their Flock Safety contract.

This letter was sent to the Cranston Inspector of Buildings/Building Official regarding citation letters a resident received that may raise First Amendment concerns.

This letter was sent to the Providence City Plan Commission regarding a proposed ordinance that would significantly limit the ability of college and university students to live together in Providence.

This letter was sent to the South Kingstown Town Council regarding Flock Safety cameras.

A review of Rhode Island City and Town Councils and School Committees virtual accessibility practices. Our government is more transparent and our democracy is stronger at every level when we ensure everyone can be involved.

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This letter urges the Westerly Town Council to reject a proposed amendment to the Town's charter that would require elected officials and volunteers on boards to have an annual criminal background check on record at Town Hall for public access. The letter raises concerns about the legality of such an amendment, as well as privacy and policy concerns.

The ACLU of RI lobbied on 365 bills and tracked almost 1,000 pieces of legislation in 2025. Scroll through our 2025-2026 Legislative Voting Record to see how your Representatives and Senators voted on a few of key civil liberties issues.