The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island is urging the state to stand its ground after U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced the…
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RI ACLU Finds Eligible Voters Turned Away At November Polls
According to a report from the Rhode Island chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union, some legal registered voters in the state were unable to vote…
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RI ACLU Plans Legislation To Fight Trump Executive Order On Immigration
The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island is adding its voice to a growing chorus of criticism for President Donald Trump’s executive orders on…
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TGIF: 24 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Welcome to my first TGIF column of 2017, and thanks for stopping by. As usual your tips and comments are welcome , and you can follow me through the…
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Despite Federal Guidelines, Indiscriminate Immigration Arrests Still Occur In Vermont
New England has roughly 400,000 immigrants without legal status living and working from Connecticut and Rhode Island to Maine.
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Providence Police Defend Body Camera Footage Policy
The Providence Police are defending their policy on police officer body cameras. Some advocates, including the ACLU, have called for footage from the…
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Commentary: Rep. Morgan’s ‘War On Christmas’ Legislation
In this season of peace and good will to all, now comes RI House Minority Leader Patricia Morgan, R-West Warwick, to rip down the mistletoe, knock over…
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RI ACLU Calls For Greater Transparency In Providence Police Body Camera Policy
The Rhode Island chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union has penned a letter to the Providence City Council, urging them to veto the purchase of…
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Local Muslims Gather To Discuss Legal Rights, Mental Health
Many Muslims in Rhode Island are feeling anxious about a Trump presidency, following promises to change immigration and refugee policy and discussions…
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ACLU Sues State Over Food Stamp Delays
The Rhode Island American Civil Liberties Union has filed a class action lawsuit against the state’s Department of Human Services for what it calls a…
