Letters & Testimony

A lot of the work we do doesn't result in a lawsuit or other formal measure.

For example, we receive a complaint from a concerned parent of a public school student, and we are able to resolve the issue with a formal letter to the school district. Another example, the RI Board of Elections proposes a new rule or regulation that may violate the U.S. Constitution, then reconsiders upon hearing our testimony on their proposal. Our "behind the scenes" work may not make it on the evening news or into your twitter feed, but these efforts are absolutely critical to protecting the rights of all in the Ocean State.

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LETTER Re: Warwick City Council APRA Bill Resolution

This letter was sent to the Warwick City Council on behalf of the ACCESS/RI coalition, that advocates for freedom of information. The letter urges the Council to reject the request for approval on tonight’s agenda of PCR 34-25, “A Resolution Requesting The General Assembly To Review And Consider

March 24, 2025 Government Transparency

LETTER Re: Board of Elections Proposed Mail Ballot Legislation

This letter was sent to the Rhode Island Board of Elections urging them to reject proposed legislation that would make it unlawful for any “candidate, political party, political action committee, or ballot question advocate [to] knowingly be present when a voter executes a mail ballot, except whe

February 25, 2025 Voting Rights