Research & Publications

Publication
Aug 13, 2024
letters and testimony
  • First Amendment

LETTER Re: Burrillville Political Sign Ordinance

Publication
Jul 16, 2024
letters and testimony
  • Due Process

LETTER Re: Narragansett Housing Ordinances

This letter was sent to Narragansett Town Council urging them to take action to repeal town ordinances that are inconsistent with recent amendments to the state’s zoning laws, in particular a municipality’s ability to limit the maximum number of unrelated persons who can live together in a dwelling.
Publication
Jun 20, 2024
Letters + Testimony
  • Government Transparency|
  • +1 Issue

LETTER Re: Pawtucket Police Department Arrest of Richard Addison

Publication
Jun 20, 2024
Letters + Testimony
  • Government Transparency|
  • +1 Issue

LETTER Re: Arrest of Richard Addison

Publication
Jun 20, 2024
letters and testimony
  • Due Process

LETTER Re: Veto AG Civil Investigation Bill

Publication
Jun 10, 2024
Letters + Testimony
  • First Amendment|
  • +1 Issue

LETTER Re: Warwick School District Student Publications Policy

Publication
May 28, 2024
letters and testimony
  • First Amendment

LETTER Re: "Threats Against School Employee" Legislation

This letter was sent to RI State Representatives from coalition of 14 community organizations, urging them to oppose H 7303. The bill that would make it a felony for a student or parent to directly or indirectly threaten a public school emplo
Publication
May 24, 2024
letters and testimony
  • Disability Rights

LETTER Re: Proposed DCYF Budget

This letter was sent to the RI House Finance Committee from the ACLU of RI and Disability Rights Rhode Island regarding the 2024-2025 proposed budget for the State, and funding for the Department of Children, Youth, and Familes (DCYF).
Publication
Apr 30, 2024
Letters + Testimony
  • Government Transparency

LETTER Re: Cranston City Council Resignation