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RI Police Departments and Flock Safety’s Non-Transparent “Transparency”

Flock Safety and local police tout the surveillance systems they use as transparent. Our experience suggests something different.
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RI Midterm Primary Candidate Questions: Civil Liberties Edition

We sent a survey of civil liberties questions to all the candidates running for statewide office (except for Treasurer) that will be on the ballot in the 2026 Rhode Island midterm elections, as well as the Providence mayoral candidates.
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Firewall for Freedom: Protecting Rhode Island

The work to protect our rights and liberties is a marathon, not a sprint.
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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: Voting in RI

The right to vote is fundamental to democracy. Find answers to some frequently asked questions about voting rights in Rhode Island.

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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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Child Advocate for the State of Rhode Island, et al. v. United States

An emergency motion to quash a subpoena issued by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) seeking the sensitive private medical records of minor patients who have received medical treatment for gender dysphoria at Rhode Island Hospital.