October 19, 2009

Judge approves settlement in food stamps lawsuit

Rhode Island was accused of delays in processing food stamp applications.


September 14, 2009

ACLU: Richard Hatch’s jailtime was retaliatory

The ACLU goes before a federal judge to argue that “Survivor” winner Richard Hatch should be released from jail.


September 11, 2009

Judge to consider release of 1st ‘Survivor’ winner

A federal judge will consider the case of Richard Hatch, who’s been in jail since last month after giving unauthorized TV interviews while serving home confinement.


July 22, 2009

ACLU fights RI judge’s ban on Facebook comments

The American Civil Liberties Union wants a judge to reverse a gag order banning a woman from commenting on a child custody case on the online social networking site Facebook.


July 08, 2009

ACLU asks judge to strike down sticker policy

An ordinance allows Narragansett police to mark homes that have hosted loud parties.


June 11, 2009

ACLU protests registration requirement

The ACLU says protesters should not be required to register with Providence police.


June 10, 2009

Advocates urge defeat of RI anti-prostitution bill

Civil libertarians and a women’s advocacy group want lawmakers to reject a bill banning indoor prostitution in Rhode Island because they fear it will hurt victims of human trafficking.


May 19, 2009

House lawmakers delay voter ID bill

House lawmakers delay a vote on a bill forcing resident to show an identity card before voting.


March 03, 2009

Carcieri must turn over documents to judge

A judge orders the governor to turn over documents describing the chain-of-command when he’s away.


January 28, 2009

R.I. billboard law ruled unconstitutional

A state law restricting the content of highway billboards in Rhode Island is unconstitutional, a federal judge rules.


December 09, 2008

Hearing on release of records in R.I. detainee death

Attorneys will argue in superior court over the release of medical records in the case of a detainee who died from cancer while in custody in R.I.

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