Civil Liberties

STATEMENT OF PLAINTIFFS ON DECISION REGARDING PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ISSUED IN SOUTHWELL V MCKEE

We are grateful that the Judge recognized the significant and irreparable harm being suffered by children in this state who are subject to mandatory mask wearing in schools for up to 8 hours a day. As the Judge stated: “The Court finds that these children are suffering and reasonably infers[Read More…]

by November 14, 2021

Flash! Judge Lanphear Issues Mask Case Decision! Initial Reaction From AG Candidate Calenda

Judge Lanphear Issues Decision Denying Preliminary Injuction They say life comes at you fast. Today is one of those days. It’s a Friday afternoon and a significant decision was handed down by Judge Lanphear in the Parents’ lawsuit against Governor McKee and the Department of Health. I write this not[Read More…]

by November 12, 2021

ACLU SETTLES SUIT OVER POLITICAL PROTEST AT ROGER WILLIAMS PARK CASINO

  The ACLU of Rhode Island today announced the favorable settlement of a seven-year-old federal lawsuit against the Providence Police Department, resulting in the award of $13,000 each to two plaintiffs who alleged their free speech rights were violated during a protest outside a fundraiser being held for then-Gubernatorial candidate Gina Raimondo.[Read More…]

by November 6, 2021

ACLU Suit Against RI DLT Ends With Detailed Settlement Over Unemployment Benefit Freezes

The RI Department of Labor and Training (DLT) has agreed to take numerous steps to prevent a repeat of last year’s debacle when thousands of residents had their unemployment insurance benefit payments unexpectedly frozen without any notice or explanation. The settlement comes today in a lawsuit filed by ACLU of[Read More…]

by November 4, 2021

Chas Calenda Attorney At Law: The Briefs! Mandatory School Masking: Richard Southwell et al v. Daniel McKee et al – PC-2021-05915

Attorney Chas Calenda focuses on the exchange of briefs, between Defendant State of Rhode Island and Plaintiffs. As is our custom, The Coalition Radio Network will provide briefs, complaints, testimony etc. in coverage of legal proceedings where & whenever possible. From The State of Rhode Island: From The Plaintiffs –[Read More…]

by November 4, 2021

The State Responds! Mandatory School Masking: Richard Southwell et al v. Daniel McKee et al – PC-2021-05915

For Your At Home Legal Analysis: The State’s Closing Argument-As To Why An Injunction Should Not Be Issued Against The “Masking” Order!   Independent Media relies on the generosity of viewers & sponsors. In this chaotic year, the most often heard feedback we receive? We. Ask. The. Questions. Help The[Read More…]

by November 2, 2021

AMERICA FIRST LEGAL REQUESTS INVESTIGATION INTO VIOLA GARCIA’S POTENTIAL QUID PRO QUO APPOINTMENT TO THE NATIONAL ASSESSMENT GOVERNING BOARD

America First Legal (AFL) filed a request for investigation with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of the Inspector General (OIG) regarding Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona’s appointment of Viola Garcia, President of the National School Boards Association, to the National Assessment Governing Board. Working for weeks with White House[Read More…]

by October 28, 2021

CDC Issues Orders Operationalizing the President’s Safer, More Stringent International Travel System

Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issuing Orders to implement the new travel policy announced by the Biden administration to safely resume global travel to the United States while protecting the health and safety of American communities from COVID-19. These Orders put in place a stringent[Read More…]

by October 25, 2021

The Rhode Island Mask Case: Plaintiffs’ Post-Hearing Memorandum Of Law In Support Of Motion For Preliminary Injunction

  In laymen’s terms, the brief below summarizes a sort of closing argument of the Plaintiff’s reasoning behind their request for a preliminary injunction against the state imposed juvenile mask mandate. Attachments are supporting caselaw which purports to support the underlying legal basis for their request. Read On!    [Read More…]

by October 25, 2021

BREAKING: 24 Members Of Congress Led By Lofgren & Correa Urge Closure Of 3 ICE Detention Centers in California

Today, Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren and Congressman Lou Correa led an additional 22 Members of the California Delegation, including U.S. Senator Alex Padilla, in sending a letter to the Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas urging the immediate closure of two privately owned and operated ICE detention facilities, Adelanto ICE[Read More…]

by October 22, 2021