Last week, the court overturned the conviction of a man who put Ku Klux Klan flyers on the Burlington homes of two women of color. The court said the…
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Providence Journal Sues Court For Access To Jurors: Hearing Continued
A hearing has been continued, in the Providence Journal’s lawsuit against a judge, following a high-profile murder trial. Karen Bordeleau, president of…
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New England ACLU Chapters Sue Feds For Immigration Enforcement Information
The northern New England chapters of the American Civil Liberties Union want to know more about immigration enforcement in the region. They say their…
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Feds Threaten Funding For RI Food Stamps Program
The federal government is threatening to withhold nearly $1 million dollars in reimbursements to Rhode Island because of ongoing problems with the state…
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What You Need To Know About Real ID In RI
Maybe you’ve already heard of something called Real ID. If not, you probably will soon. In the coming years, Real ID will affect how you board airplanes…
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RI Woman At The Center Of Immigration Lawsuit Against Trump Administration
Lilian Calderon, the Rhode Island woman who was detained by federal immigration officials for nearly a month is now the lead plaintiff in a class-action…
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RI Resident Describes Being Detained By Federal Immigration Authorities
Lilian Calderon spent her first night with her family in Rhode Island after being detained for nearly a month by federal immigration authorities in…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
There was a lot going down in Providence this week, so that’s a good place to start Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and…
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Judge Bars Deportation Of Undocumented Johnston Resident
The federal judge ordered that Lilian Calderon of Johnston remain in Massachusetts while her immigration case is pending.
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The political heat is rising, slowly but surely, as we move closer to election season. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your…
