ACLU of Rhode Island
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Defending fundamental rights and freedoms in the Ocean State since 1959. riaclu.org
Our best-practice suggestion is to set reasonable time limits on public comments, and prioritize people who signed up but allow anyone to speak day-of.
Read the letter we sent them before their meeting last week, urging them to reconsider this strict deadline:
www.riaclu.org/publications...
Read the letter we sent them before their meeting last week, urging them to reconsider this strict deadline:
www.riaclu.org/publications...
February 2, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Our best-practice suggestion is to set reasonable time limits on public comments, and prioritize people who signed up but allow anyone to speak day-of.
Read the letter we sent them before their meeting last week, urging them to reconsider this strict deadline:
www.riaclu.org/publications...
Read the letter we sent them before their meeting last week, urging them to reconsider this strict deadline:
www.riaclu.org/publications...
This bill, which would give exceptions to pregnant and postpartum civic leaders to participate remotely for potentially more than a year, could open the door to much more expansive exceptions.
We continue to support Open Meeting reforms, but do not think this is the right approach.
We continue to support Open Meeting reforms, but do not think this is the right approach.
January 31, 2026 at 3:47 PM
This bill, which would give exceptions to pregnant and postpartum civic leaders to participate remotely for potentially more than a year, could open the door to much more expansive exceptions.
We continue to support Open Meeting reforms, but do not think this is the right approach.
We continue to support Open Meeting reforms, but do not think this is the right approach.
If you want to learn more about automated license plate readers (ALPRs) and Flock Safety in RI, check out our website: www.riaclu.org/campaigns-in...
ALPR Cameras 101: Surveillance in Rhode Island - ACLU of Rhode Island
Flock Safety brand automated license plate reader cameras are capable of much more than just reading license plates. Learn more about their surveillance capabilities, and what you can do to help prote...
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January 28, 2026 at 3:22 PM
If you want to learn more about automated license plate readers (ALPRs) and Flock Safety in RI, check out our website: www.riaclu.org/campaigns-in...
Shout out to every Portsmouth resident who contacted the Council before the meeting — some of the councilors noted they had rarely heard so much concern from their constituents on a topic.
It’s a reminder that, in a time when our freedoms are under threat, local actions matter. Your voice matters.
It’s a reminder that, in a time when our freedoms are under threat, local actions matter. Your voice matters.
January 28, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Shout out to every Portsmouth resident who contacted the Council before the meeting — some of the councilors noted they had rarely heard so much concern from their constituents on a topic.
It’s a reminder that, in a time when our freedoms are under threat, local actions matter. Your voice matters.
It’s a reminder that, in a time when our freedoms are under threat, local actions matter. Your voice matters.
Learn more about what you can do as a bystander to ICE actions in Rhode Island: www.riaclu.org/know-your-ri...
Call AMOR RI's immigration defense hotline number if you see ICE: 401-675-1414
Call AMOR RI's immigration defense hotline number if you see ICE: 401-675-1414
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: What You Can Do as a Bystander During Immigration Enforcement Actions - ACLU of Rhode Island
It’s easy to freeze when you see immigration agents (ICE) detaining someone, especially if the officers are acting quickly or aggressively. This FAQ is intended to give some suggested actions you can ...
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January 16, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Learn more about what you can do as a bystander to ICE actions in Rhode Island: www.riaclu.org/know-your-ri...
Call AMOR RI's immigration defense hotline number if you see ICE: 401-675-1414
Call AMOR RI's immigration defense hotline number if you see ICE: 401-675-1414
If you or someone you know have a court date coming up, the court website has information about how to request a virtual court hearing: www.courts.ri.gov/Public-Resou...
Public Resources
www.courts.ri.gov
January 16, 2026 at 6:31 PM
If you or someone you know have a court date coming up, the court website has information about how to request a virtual court hearing: www.courts.ri.gov/Public-Resou...
And let’s be clear: ICE's actions undermine our court processes.
If people don't show up to court out of fear, or victims of crimes don't seek help from law enforcement out of fear, we're all less safe.
And we all deserve equal access to justice.
If people don't show up to court out of fear, or victims of crimes don't seek help from law enforcement out of fear, we're all less safe.
And we all deserve equal access to justice.
January 16, 2026 at 6:31 PM
And let’s be clear: ICE's actions undermine our court processes.
If people don't show up to court out of fear, or victims of crimes don't seek help from law enforcement out of fear, we're all less safe.
And we all deserve equal access to justice.
If people don't show up to court out of fear, or victims of crimes don't seek help from law enforcement out of fear, we're all less safe.
And we all deserve equal access to justice.
Read more about the intervention which was filed alongside @commoncauseri.bsky.social: www.riaclu.org/news/common-...
Common Cause, ACLU Take on Trump Administration in Court to Protect Rhode Island Voters’ Data - ACLU of Rhode Island
Common Cause and some individual voters have today intervened in a recently filed lawsuit in order to prevent the U.S. Department of Justice from obtaining sensitive, non-public information contained ...
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January 13, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Read more about the intervention which was filed alongside @commoncauseri.bsky.social: www.riaclu.org/news/common-...