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 Interim Chief Executive Officer of RIPTA and the Providence Police Department Chief about an incident in Kennedy Plaza on October 16 where we believe two Rhode Island residents' First Amendment rights to freedom of speech were violated.
October 21, 2024
This letter was sent to the Barrington School Committee, urging them to reject a proposal to add an additional School Resource Officer (SRO) to the school district. The letter was signed by 18 organizations.
October 8, 2024 This letter was sent to the Newport City Manager, requesting that Newport resident Christian Winthrop, founder and publisher of the online media site Newport Buzz, be reinstated to the City's email distribution list.
October 8, 2024
This letter was sent to the West Warwick Town Council regarding their proposed anti-homelessness ordinance.
October 1, 2024 This testimony was submitted by the ACCESS/RI coalition regarding the Department of Public Safety amendments to rules and regulations establishing statewide policy for the use and operation of body-worn cameras.
September 30, 2024 This letter was sent to the Rhode Island Commissioner of Education and Chief Legal Council regarding the failure of RIDE and its contractor Dattco Motorcoach to provide timely bus services — or any bus services — to many children with disabilities during the first week of the 2024-2025 school yea
September 9, 2024