We submitted this testimony to the Providence City Council to support a proposed ordinance that would strengthen the Providence Community-Police Relations Act. Board Member Carl Kruger testified in person on behalf of the ACLU of RI.
The Council voted to approve the ordinance, and it was enacted.
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Providence's Community-Police Relations Act (Archive Action Item)
The Providence City Council voted on Thursday, October 16, 2025 to amend the city’s Community-Police Relations Act (CPRA), which places clear limits on Providence Police assistance with immigration enforcement action, unless required by a judicial warrant.
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