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 testimony was submitted to the Attorney General's office and the Department of Public Safety regarding proposed rules and regulations for a statewide body-worn camera program for law enforcement departments.
August 4, 2022
This is a letter to Governor McKee upon his announcement that Rhode Island is developing a “proof-of- vaccination passport system.” The letter shares the principles the ACLU of RI believes should be incorporated in order to protect civil liberties in any such system.
December 15, 2021
This is a series of testimony and comments submitted by the ACLU of RI to the Department of Health (DOH) regarding proposed rules and regulations governing the rights of individuals who utilize Harm Reduction Centers.
December 15, 2021
This testimony is in response to the Department of Health’s proposed amended regulations governing school health programs and the administration of medication, including medical marijuana.
November 2, 2021
Letter to DCYF urging the agency to adopt appropriate policies regarding breastfeeding individuals and their babies, to better protect the health of these children in DCYF custody and to provide reasonable accommodations to lactating parents.
October 21, 2021 This is a letter to the RI Attorney General urging him to decline to enforce an existing RI statute which makes it “unlawful for any club or society or association, whether incorporated or not, to include in its name the word ‘republican’ or ‘democrat’ or any designation indicating its affiliatio
October 15, 2021