Research & Publications

This letter was sent on behalf of the ACLU of Rhode Island and the R.I. Homeless Advocacy Project to express our deep concern and distress over a proposed anti-homeless ordinance that was scheduled for review and consideration at a City Council meeting.

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.

This letter was sent to the Tiverton Town Council to urge rejection of Flock Safety brand automated license plate readers (ALPRs).

These letters were sent to the Middletown Town Council to urge rejection of Flock Safety brand automated license plate readers (ALPRs).

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Letter regarding two aspects of implementation of Providence's proposed rent stabilization ordinance.

Information about municipal government processes, and how anyone can get involved.

These letters were sent from the ACLU of RI and ARISE (Alliance of Rhode Island Southeast Asians for Education) to urge the Barrington School Committee and Barrington Town Council to reject the proposal to add a school resource officer to the town's Middle School.

These letters were sent to the Rhode Island Board of Elections urging the Board Members to reject a proposed bill, and alternate versions, that would prohibit third parties from collecting completed mail ballots from voters and delivering them to election officials.