ACLU of RI 60th Anniversary
2019 marked our 60th Anniversary fighting for the rights of all in the Ocean State. Click here for more information on our 60th Anniversary.
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EVENT: 2020 Legislative Advocacy Training
Learn more about what happens during RI's legislative session - and how you can advocate for civil liberties. Saturday, February 29, 2020 from 11am-1pm at the Rochambeau Library.
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NEWS: Barrington Drops Lawsuit Against Student for Challenging Unlawful School Suspension
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NEWS: ACLU Takes Legal Action over Unlawful Arrest of 13-Year-Old Honors Student
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NEWS: Restraining Order in New Food Stamp Lawsuit Submitted to Judge for Approval
For the third time in as many years, we have filed a class-action lawsuit related to the state’s troubled UHIP computer system. Lauguage for a temporary restraining order has been sumbitted to the court for approval.
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NEWS: State Accused of Violating Law Banning Use of Arrest Records in Employment Decisions
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NEWS: Class Action Suit Charges RI Dept of Corrections with “Inhumane” Rights Violations
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NEWS: Settlement Reached in Discrimination Suit Against Newport Grand Casino
Equal pay for equal work.
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NEWS: ACLU Favorably Resolves 1st Amendment Suit over State’s Discrimination Against Authors
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NEWS: ACLU Calls on PVD School Officials to Promptly Address “Alarming” Racial Disparities in Discipline
The Issues
Every day, we work on a wide array of civil liberties issues including open government, criminal justice reform, immigrants' rights, and students' rights. You can see all the issues here.