Publication
Dec 14, 2023
letters and testimony
  • Criminal Justice

LETTER Re: Proposed Cannabis Ordinances

This letter, sent to the Cannabis Control Commission Chair, notifies the Commission of the proposed ordinance regarding alcohol and drug use in parks and public places, and specifically the "use" of cannabis.
Publication
Dec 7, 2023
letters and testimony
  • First Amendment

LETTER Re: Weekapaug Fire District Subpoena Letters

The ACLU of RI received complaints about letters that have been sent by the Weekapaug Fire District to certain individuals regarding a pending matter before the Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) addressing a right-of-way dispute over Spring Avenue access to the shore.
Publication
Dec 5, 2023
Letters + Testimony
  • Privacy

LETTER Re: Providence Tent Encampment Search

This letter, sent to the Providence Mayor and Providence Chief of Police, regards an incident between two non-uniformed Providence Police officers and unhoused individuals.
Publication
Dec 1, 2023
letters and testimony
  • Criminal Justice

LETTER Re: Public Use of Cannabis in Westerly

This letter, sent to the Westerly Town Council President, responds to a proposed ordinance regarding alcohol and drug use in parks and public places, and requests the proposal be amended.
Publication
Oct 19, 2023
letters and testimony
  • First Amendment

LETTER Re: Middletown Fire Station Community Room Policy

Publication
Sep 20, 2023
Letters + Testimony
  • Government Transparency

LETTER Re: Weekapaug Fire District's Website Transparency

This letter, sent to the Weekapaug Fire District Administrative Assistant, requests changes to their website, which requires logging in via a personal email address or a third-party website at the time this letter was written.
Publication
Sep 20, 2023
Letters & Testimony
  • First Amendment

TESTIMONY Re: Dept. of Revenue's Proposed Tax Regulation for Artists

Testimony submitted to the Rhode Island Department of Revenue concerning proposed tax regulations artists, specifically narrowing the scope of a statewide sales tax exception.
Publication
Aug 23, 2023
letters and testimony
  • Voting Rights

LETTER Re: R.I. Board of Elections Impending Issuance of Subpoenas

This letter, sent to the Rhode Island Board of Elections, raises concerns about a vote calling for the impending issuance of subpoenas to all the individuals who collected nomination signatures for Lt. Governor Sabina Matos’ Congressional District 1 campaign.
Publication
Aug 4, 2023
Letters + Testimony
  • Criminal Justice

TESTIMONY Re: R.I. Cannabis Control Commission on Potential Regulatory Actions