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2026 ACLU of Rhode Island Annual Meeting

Nov 12, 2026 | 6:00 PM (ET)
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Nonprofit Groups, State Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalitions Challenge Unlawful Conditions Imposed by HHS

Grant Restrictions Jeopardize Crucial Funding for Critical Services, Support and Healthcare
Know Your Rights
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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: What You Can Do as a Bystander During Immigration Enforcement Actions

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 take as a bystander in this situation.
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ACLU of Rhode Island Statement in Response to the Proposed Statewide Automated License Plate Reader Policy

“On the whole, however, the policy promises much less than meets the eye.”

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Flock Safety ALPR Cameras 101: Surveillance in Rhode Island

Automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras are rapidly being installed in Rhode Island but are virtually unregulated in our state. Many ALPR cameras, such as those made by the brand Flock Safety, are continuously collecting data that can be kept and accessed by law enforcement agencies across the country. In short, we’re being surveilled as we travel through our state. Learn more about ALPR cameras, and what you can do to help protect privacy in our communities.

 

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Rhode Island Latino Arts v. National Endowment for the Arts

Artists and theater groups are challenging a certification requirement and funding prohibition for National Endowment for the Arts’ grant applications that requires applicants to attest that they will not “promote gender ideology” in order to be eligible for funding, and blocks any projects that reasonably appear to “promote gender ideology” from getting an award.