Research & Publications

Publication
Aug 17, 2021
Letters + Testimony
  • First Amendment

LETTER: Re: Narragansett Zoning Barring Households of More than Three Unrelated Students

This is a letter from the ACLU of RI to the Narragansett Town Council expressing strong opposition to a proposed zoning amendment which would bar more than three unrelated college students from living together.
Publication
Jun 17, 2021
letters and testimony
  • Economic Justice|
  • +2 Issues

LETTER: Re: Wilson Street Encampment Action

Publication
Mar 22, 2021
Letters & Testimony
  • Voting Rights

TESTIMONY: Re: Cranston Prison Gerrymandering

By including the entire ACI population as part of one of the city wards, that ward and its residents get to enjoy an enormous, outsized clout over residents in every other ward. While it may be legally permitted, it is not fair or equitable.
Publication
Mar 12, 2021
Government Transparency
  • Government Transparency

LETTER: Re: Cranston ATV EO & Government Transparency

Publication
May 5, 2020
letters and testimony
  • Criminal Justice Reform|
  • +2 Issues

LETTER: Re: Dept of Corrections COVID Data Reports

Publication
Apr 29, 2020
Letters + Testimony
  • Disability Rights|
  • +2 Issues

LETTER: Re: COVID-19 Crisis Standards of Care Guidelines

Letter from a coalition of health advocacy and civil liberties organizations to RI Governor Raimondo regarding concerns about guidelines issued for “crisis standards of care.”
Publication
Mar 9, 2020
Letters & Testimony
  • Criminal Justice Reform|
  • +1 Issue

LETTER: Re: RIDOC COVID-19 Response Plan

Publication
Dec 4, 2018
letters and testimony
  • Criminal Justice Reform|
  • +1 Issue

LETTER: Groups Urge Repeal of Central Falls Curfew

Publication
Sep 17, 2018
Letters + Testimony
  • First Amendment|
  • +1 Issue

LETTER: Re: N. Smithfield Nike Ban Resolution

The TLDR: "Just don't do it."