Category: Civil rights

January 31, 2025

A Political Fire at Providence Fund Raising Mecca The Ladder 133? On the Card: Senate Minority Leader Senator Jessica de la Cruz vs. Anti Trump Forces … From Everywhere?

“I’m aware of the protest and I respect their First Amendment right to do so. We live in the greatest country in the world but there are significant challenges facing our state. That’s why…

January 31, 2025

The Economic Progress Institute: Rhode Island Standard of Need Research Day Points to the Difficulties of Rhode Islanders Meeting Basic Needs — and the Solutions

Legislators, Economists & Subject Matter Experts Join to Discuss the Challenges Facing Rhode Islanders From The Economic Progress Institute: The Economic Progress Institute (EPI) joined today with legislative champion Rep. Arthur Handy and Dr. Christopher West, Executive Director of the African…

January 30, 2025

Press Release: ACLU Slams Brown University’s Ongoing Suspension of Pro-Palestinian Student Group; Calls For Immediate Reinstatement

From The Rhode Island Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU): In a letter sent today to Brown University President Christina Paxson and other members of the University administration, the ACLU of Rhode Island and its student…

January 28, 2025

Black Lives Matter Rhode Island PAC President Tuttle Urges Pawtucket Compliance with RIACLU Proposed Immigration Protection Ordinance

Harrison Tuttle, President of Black Lives Matter RI PAC, addressed Pawtucket, Rhode Island Mayor Donald Grebien, and the Pawtucket, Rhode Island City Council today, in a letter urging the adoption of the ACLU Proposed Immigration Protection Ordinance. Per Mr….

January 28, 2025

Press Release: In Light of Trump Threats, ACLU Calls on Rhode Island in Light of Trump Threats, ACLU Calls on Rhode Island

From The Rhode Island Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU): In response to the Trump Administration’s various attacks aimed at immigrants during the President’s first week in office, the ACLU of Rhode Island today urged municipal officials to…

January 15, 2025

ACLU of Rhode Island Lawsuit Halts Violation of Attorney-Client Privilege at State Prison

From the Rhode Island Branch of the American Civil Liberties Union: In a victory for government transparency and accountability, as well as protection of the sanctity of the attorney-client privilege, the RI Department of Corrections (RIDOC) has acknowledged its…

Members of the Rhode Island General Assembly Urgently Call on Governor McKee to Issue Executive Order Declaring a Public Emergency

The Coalition reached out to a variety of legislators for reaction: “As someone who sat through hours of testimony from the Department of Housing when they were before House Finance-where we were told in no uncertain terms…

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