Below is a list of some of the ACLU of RI's in-depth research and analyses on various civil liberties issues in the Ocean State.
In 2005, RI enacted a law authorizing municipalities to use “red light camera” technology. However, because of legislative concerns about the technology, the statute contained a sunset clause. This report argues that it would be a mistake for the state to repeal the sunset clause.
June 11, 2008
A critical look at former RI Governor Donald Carcieri’s civil rights record during the first year of his second term in office.
December 4, 2007
Police departments in the state are required to post their police complaint forms and procedures, but more than half have failed to do so, according to this report.
October 31, 2007
Citing widespread violations of the state’s open records law by government officials, this report calls for strong legislative reform to address the problem.
September 7, 2007
Police departments continue to do very little to address racial profiling. Changes in law enforcement policies and practices are essential to adequately confront the issue.
January 1, 2007
This report challenges recent highly-publicized claims about RI's alcohol-related auto-accident fatality rate and the push for punitive drunk driving legislation. The report recommends treatment and other non-punitive measures to address the problem.
January 9, 2006