Research & Publications

This letter was sent to the members of the committee instructed by Governor McKee to consider policy recommendations for the use of automated license plate readers (ALPRs) in Rhode Island.

Letter to the Woonsocket City Council regarding a proposed ordinance to regulate the use of automated license plate readers.

FRONT PAGE: Rhode Islanders Show Up for Privacy The Summer of Pushing Back Against Surveillance Technology

This letter was sent to the Westerly Code Enforcement Officer regarding the Town's "clearly unconstitutional" zoning ordinance that limits the number of political signs residents can post, and when they can post them. The letter urges the Town to rescind any warnings or citations issued to town residents; cease any further enforcement of this provision; and seek Town Council action in revising the ordinance in order to avoid any future disputes or the necessity of litigation.

These letters were sent from the ACLU of RI and many community partners to urge the Barrington School Committee and Barrington Town Council to reject the proposal to add a second school resource officer to the school district.

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.