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DEA Operation Last Mile Tracks Down Sinaloa & Jalisco Cartel Associates Operating within the United States

DEA Operation Last Mile Tracks Down Sinaloa & Jalisco Cartel Associates Operating within the United States

Reveals That Social Media Platforms Play Significant Role in Cartels’ Ability to Get Fentanyl and Methamphetamine into American Communities Statement From The United States Justice Department – Drug Enforcement Agency Today, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration announced the results of a year-long national operation, “Operation Last Mile,” targeting operatives, associates, and distributors affiliated with the Sinaloa and Jalisco Cartels responsible[Read More…]

by — May 6, 2023 — 0 comments — Civil Liberties
ACLU JOINS LONG-RUNNING LAWSUIT CHALLENGING DCYF’S WIDESPREAD FAILURE TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF FOSTER CHILDREN

ACLU JOINS LONG-RUNNING LAWSUIT CHALLENGING DCYF’S WIDESPREAD FAILURE TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF FOSTER CHILDREN

  ACLU of Rhode Island cooperating attorneys today joined a national organization’s long-standing federal class action lawsuit that requires the Department for Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) to implement systemic reforms to improve its treatment of children in its care and custody. The lawsuit was filed more than a decade ago by the national organization Children’s Rights and led to a detailed[Read More…]

by — April 27, 2023 — 0 comments — Civil Liberties
BLM RI PAC Issues Statements On Officer Lugo Reinstatment / Providence Budget / Calls for Friday LEOBOR Repeal Rally

BLM RI PAC Issues Statements On Officer Lugo Reinstatment / Providence Budget / Calls for Friday LEOBOR Repeal Rally

BLM RI PAC Statements Following The Decision of Jeann Lugo’s LEOBoR Hearing   Today, Jeann Lugo, a Providence Police officer and former candidate for RI Senate District 29, received a 10-day suspension following his LEOBoR hearing concerning an altercation at an abortion rights rally at the State House on June 25th, 2022. He will continue to serve as an officer[Read More…]

by — April 27, 2023 — 0 comments — Civil Liberties

Should 16 Year Old Vote For School Boards? A Rhode Island Legislator & Young Democrats Say Yes! (Video Testimony & Legislation Included)

  A Young Democrats of Rhode Island Board Member (We’ve reached out to Rep Ackerman for proper id)  rose in favor of  Cumberland State Representative Mia Ackerman’s Legislation allowing 16 & 17 year old teenagers to participate, as voters, in School Board elections. Republican  Representative Brian Newberry & Independent Rep Jon Brien provided spirited questions/remarks in counterpoint to Rep McGaw’s[Read More…]

by — April 20, 2023 — 0 comments — Civil Liberties
Maj Toure-Black Guns Matter: A Whirlwind Political Tour of Rhode Island

Maj Toure-Black Guns Matter: A Whirlwind Political Tour of Rhode Island

Maj Toure – Rhode Island General Assembly House Testimony Video Maj Toure, founder of Black Guns Matter, visited Rhode Island on April 17, 2023. Following a whirlwind schedule, Maj appeared in television interviews on Rhode Island ABC 6, & NBC 10 .. The Matt Allen Show on AM630. Appearing as an “Expert Witness” before the Rhode Island House Judiciary Committee,[Read More…]

by — April 19, 2023 — 0 comments — Civil Liberties

Mayor Brett P. Smiley & Colonel Oscar L. Perez Announce Providence Police “Community Response Team” dedicated To Combat The Operation of Illegal Vehicles on City Streets!

  From The City of Providence: Mayor Brett P. Smiley and Colonel Oscar L. Perez today announced the implementation of a Providence Police Community Response Team to combat illegal ATV and dirt bike riding throughout the City. Under his administration, Mayor Smiley has made it a priority to address quality-of-life issues effecting the citizens of Providence and addressing the use[Read More…]

by — April 5, 2023 — 0 comments — Civil Liberties, Providence
ACLU OF RI REPORT DETAILS “ALARMING” RATES OF SCHOOL SUSPENSIONS OF K-5 STUDENTS & “EXTRAORDINARILY HIGH” SUSPENSION RATES OF STUDENTS BASED ON RACE AND DISABILITY

ACLU OF RI REPORT DETAILS “ALARMING” RATES OF SCHOOL SUSPENSIONS OF K-5 STUDENTS & “EXTRAORDINARILY HIGH” SUSPENSION RATES OF STUDENTS BASED ON RACE AND DISABILITY

ACLU OF RI REPORT DETAILS “ALARMING” RATES OF SCHOOL SUSPENSIONS OF K-5 STUDENTS AND “EXTRAORDINARILY HIGH” SUSPENSION RATES OF STUDENTS BASED ON RACE AND DISABILITY From The Rhode Island Chapter of the ACLU: The ACLU of Rhode Island released a report today detailing the significant number of out-of-school suspensions meted out each year to Rhode Island public school elementary school students, including[Read More…]

by — March 20, 2023 — 0 comments — Civil Liberties

The Economic Progress Institute and Equity Partners Announce Support of Proposed Equity Legislation

Equity review of annual state budget would highlight advances and areas of improvement   Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies, Executive Director of The Economic Progress Institute (EPI), State Senators Jonathan Acosta (District 16) and Tiara Mack (District 4), State Representatives Terri Cortvriend (District 72) and Rebecca Kislak (District 4), and 32  community organization members of the Equity Impact Campaign released an equity review[Read More…]

by — March 14, 2023 — 0 comments — Civil Liberties

Representative Jennifer Stewart (D59-Pawtucket) Wants Taxpayers to Understand the Facts & The Costs of Municipal Lawsuits. Why Are Some Upset?

  Video of Rhode Island House Testimony/Debate February 16, 2023 House Bill 5260 Initial Hearing: Rep Jennifer Stewart-Disclosure of Municipal Litigation Costs From Representative Jennifer Stewart-Pawtucket: My experience as a plaintiff in litigation challenging the unconstitutional time limits on political signs in Pawtucket inspired me to file House Bill 5260, which would require cities and towns of our state to[Read More…]

by — February 18, 2023 — 0 comments — Civil Liberties
ACLU FILES COMPLAINT AGAINST BRISTOL-WARREN SCHOOLS FOR EGREGIOUS VIOLATION OF SIX-YEAR-OLD CHILD’S SPECIAL EDUCATION RIGHTS

ACLU FILES COMPLAINT AGAINST BRISTOL-WARREN SCHOOLS FOR EGREGIOUS VIOLATION OF SIX-YEAR-OLD CHILD’S SPECIAL EDUCATION RIGHTS

  From The Rhode Island Chapter of The American Civil Liberties Union Citing it as a quintessential example of the enormous difficulties parents often face in ensuring that schools meet their obligations to serve and protect the educational rights of  children with disabilities, the ACLU of Rhode Island today filed a complaint against the Bristol-Warren School District on behalf of a[Read More…]

by — February 16, 2023 — 1 comment — Civil Liberties
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