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, sent to the Westerly Town Council President, responds to a proposed ordinance regarding alcohol and drug use in parks and public places, and requests the proposal be amended.
December 1, 2023
This letter, sent to the Middletown Town Administrator, regards the town’s revocation of approval for group use of a community room at the Middletown fire station to discuss a school bond issue appearing on next month’s ballot.
October 19, 2023
Testimony submitted to the Rhode Island Department of Revenue concerning proposed tax regulations artists, specifically narrowing the scope of a statewide sales tax exception.
September 20, 2023
This letter, sent to the Weekapaug Fire District Administrative Assistant, requests changes to their website, which requires logging in via a personal email address or a third-party website at the time this letter was written.
September 20, 2023 This letter, sent to the Rhode Island Board of Elections, raises concerns about a vote calling for the impending issuance of subpoenas to all the individuals who collected nomination signatures for Lt. Governor Sabina Matos’ Congressional District 1 campaign.
August 23, 2023
Testimony submitted to the RI Cannabis Control Commission. While the statute which formally codified the legality of recreational sale of cannabis into Rhode Island law addressed a number of civil liberties concerns, there remain a few lingering issues that the ACLU of Rhode Island believes could
August 4, 2023