Research & Publications

This letter was sent to the members of the Bristol Town Council regarding a request from the Rhode Island State Police (RISP) to approve their installation of “at least one” Flock Safety camera in the town of Bristol.

This letter was sent to the Providence City Council regarding a proposed ordinance that would require landlords to pay a $300 surcharge for each student tenant living in off-campus apartments occupied entirely by students. The proposal additionally requires all colleges and universities in the city to provide City officials with extensive personal data about their students living off-campus, including their addresses and expected graduation date.

Testimony submitted to the Department of Health regarding the Regional Health Information Organization and Health Information Exchange.

A letter sent to the Providence City Council City Solicitor urging him to look into a recent incident where the Council's sign ban was not enforced in a content-neutral manner.

We submitted this testimony to the Providence City Council to support a proposed ordinance that would strengthen the Providence Community-Police Relations Act. Board Member Carl Krueger testified in person on behalf of the ACLU of RI. The Council’s Committee on Ordinances approved the ordinance, which will next be voted on at the full Council meeting on October 16.

This letter urges Brown University President Christine Paxson to reject the Trump administration's "compact" of demands to receive federal funding.

Letter to the Family Court Judge regarding a requirement that an email address is required to file a complaint.

This letter was sent to the Rhode Island Police Accreditation Commission regarding the incident where a Pawtucket Police Officer shot a resident.

This letter was sent to the Providence Mayor and Providence Chief Police regarding the new Real Time Crime Center, and numerous concerns about the lack of privacy protections in place. The letter calls on Providence leaders to pass a robust municipal ordinance protecting privacy rights.