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.
By including the entire ACI population as part of one of the city wards, that ward and its residents get to enjoy an enormous, outsized clout over residents in every other ward. While it may be legally permitted, it is not fair or equitable.
March 22, 2021
Letter to Cranston Mayor apprising him of the Kafkasesque experience we had trying to obtain an important public document that should be accessible with one click.
March 12, 2021
Letter to the RI Dept of Corrections requesting they create, and make public, regular reports documenting the steps being taken to address the potential spread of COVID-19 in the facility.
May 5, 2020
Letter from a coalition of health advocacy and civil liberties organizations to RI Governor Raimondo regarding concerns about guidelines issued for “crisis standards of care.”
April 29, 2020 Letter to the RI Department of Corrections urging them to develop evidence-based and proactive plans for the prevention and management of COVID-19 at the Adult Correctional Institutions (ACI).
March 9, 2020 Letter to Central Falls Mayor James Diossa and the CF City Council urging repeal of the City’s juvenile curfew ordinance.
December 4, 2018