Steven Brown, executive director of the Rhode Island ACLU, joins Political Roundtable to discuss how civil liberties fared in the recent legislative session, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence’s release of a list of priests and deacons credibly accused of sexual abuse; and the legal outlook on challenging the Trump administration’s approach to immigration.
ACLU of Rhode Island
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Bonus Q&A: Brown On Privacy, Marijuana Legalization, Education & More
Rhode Island ACLU Executive Director Steven Brown joins Bonus Q&A to discuss privacy rights, marijuana legalization, whether Rhode Island students would benefit from a Constitutional right to an education and other topics related to civil liberties.
Posted inArts And Culture, Artscape, Episode
Artscape: What Type Of Book Gets A Tax Break?
Artists, musicians and authors can sell their works in Rhode Island without collecting sales tax, but when it comes to books, the state seems to be making an odd distinction.
Posted inArticle, Politics
RI Judge Rules: Further Hearing Needed In Public Records Case
The Pawtucket Police Department is not required to release internal misconduct reports to a government watchdog group, pending further hearings, a Rhode Island judge ruled Monday.
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RI Lobbyists Call For Asset Forfeiture Reform Following US Supreme Court Ruling
Political groups in Rhode Island say a recent Supreme Court decision could breathe new life into attempts to limit how the state can seize property. The court ruled Wednesday that the Eighth Amendment ban on excessive fines applies to states and cities.
Posted inArticle, Business
RI Supreme Court To Hear Foxy Lady Appeal
The owners of the Foxy Lady strip club in Providence are asking the Rhode Island Supreme Court to let it reopen. As John Bender reports, the club was forced to close earlier this week, following a prostitution sting.
