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.
This letter was sent to the Newport Chief of Police regarding the arrest of a 16-year-old at the Newport St. Patrick's Day parade on March 15, in which the officers appear to use excessive force.
March 24, 2025
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 This testimony was sent to the RI Department of Revenue (DOR) urging the Department to reject proposed regulations that attempt to further clarify – and narrow – the sales tax exemption on art.
February 14, 2025 This letter was sent to the Lincoln School Committee regarding a proposed policy on the “Display of Materials/Flags on School Property," explaining why we believe the policy is somewhat confusing and could lead to disputes as to its legitimate reach, something of particular concern in light of it
February 7, 2025 This letter was sent to the Superintendent of the Glocester School District, urging her to rescind directives that she issued to the Fogarty Memorial School’s librarians to allow students to check out only “age appropriate” books. We argued this would encourage censorship efforts.
February 3, 2025
This letter was sent to Brown University President Christina Paxson and other members of the University administration, condemning the school’s three-month-long “interim” suspension of the campus chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) as a stifling of student speech, and calling for i
January 29, 2025