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Cicilline Applauds President Biden’s Commitment to the Assault Weapons Ban (Cicilline Legislation Enclosed)

U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-01) released the following statement after President Biden called for the Assault Weapons Ban during a White House speech this afternoon: “Assault weapons, like the AR-15, have been the weapon of choice for so many of our nation’s most horrific shootings. These weapons of war[Read More…]

by March 23, 2021

US Supreme Court To Hear Oral Arguments RE: RI Search/Seizure Case Caniglia V Strom RIACLU Amicus Brief Included

Tomorrow, March 24, 2021, at 10Am, the United States Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Caniglia v. Strom, a major 4th Amendment search & seizure case based in Rhode Island From the Rhode Island ACLU (1/25/21) “The case, dating back to 2015, involves Cranston resident Edward Caniglia, whose two[Read More…]

by March 23, 2021

Introducing The Rhode Island Yes We Cannabis Coalition!

From https://www.yeswecannabisri.com/vision: Our partners in the Yes We Cannabis – RI coalition believe Rhode Island must address the harmful legacy of cannabis prohibition and its racially-biased enforcement. Specifically, we urge state lawmakers to pass legislation that: Automatically expunges past cannabis convictions; Encourages people from disproportionately impacted communities to own and[Read More…]

by March 22, 2021

Congressman David Cicilline American Dream and Promise Act: Remarks As Delivered 3/18/21

  David N. Cicilline American Dream and Promise Act March 18, 2021 Remarks As Delivered Mr. Speaker, Dreamers are American citizens in every sense of the word. For most, America is the only home that have ever known. Despite what my colleagues on the other side of the aisle argue,[Read More…]

by March 21, 2021

Brenda Jacob: Post “Gun Day” Analysis – Second Amendment Legislation/Testimony/The Impact!

  Brenda Jacobs .. Activist .. Lobbyist .. Educator .. rejoins The Coalition Talk at the close of “Gun Day” @ the Rhode Island General Assembly to discuss Legislation/Testimony/The Impact! Please take a moment to subscribe to this YouTube Channel? **************************************************************************************** Watch Additional Analysis: Jennifer Moffat: Rhode Island Firearm Owners’[Read More…]

by March 21, 2021

GROUPS URGE RI SENATE TO REJECT PROPOSAL THAT WOULD DETER PUBLIC TESTIMONY

  The League of Women Voters RI, Common Cause RI and the ACLU of RI have sent a letter to RI Senators expressing grave concerns over a proposed amendment to the 2021-2022 Senate rules that is scheduled for a floor vote on Tuesday. The amendment would allow committee chairs, in their sole discretion, to[Read More…]

by March 19, 2021

FOWL PLAY: University of Pennsylvania Denies Hunting Club Official Recognition

During the COVID-19 pandemic, over 750 registered student groups at the University of Pennsylvania have been able to host virtual events. But Penn students interested in hunting, archery, and shooting are being denied permission for even virtual activities. Today, the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education called on Penn to stop engaging[Read More…]

by March 17, 2021

MURPHY, VAN HOLLEN, CICILLINE, BERA PROPOSE INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS BUDGET INCREASE TO COMPETE WITH CHINA, PREPARE FOR THE NEXT PANDEMIC, AND FIGHT CLIMATE CHANGE 

Senators Call for $12 Billion Increase in International Affairs Budget  WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), U.S. Representative David Cicilline (RI-01), and U.S. Representative Ami Bera (CA-07) on Tuesday proposed a significant increase to the international affairs budget for Fiscal Year 2022 to better address America’s national security challenges. Investing in[Read More…]

by March 16, 2021

Rhode Island Leaders Press for Universal Background Checks to Prevent Gun Violence

U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-01) and Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha held a press conference this afternoon at Family Service of Rhode Island with gun violence prevention advocates to discuss legislation the U.S. House sent to the Senate last week to require background checks on all gun sales[Read More…]

by March 15, 2021

The FANG Collective: TD Bank — Stop Funding the Line 3 Pipeline: The Protest

WHAT: TD Bank is the largest investor of the Line 3 tar sands oil pipeline that Enbridge is trying to build across Anishinaabe territory in so-called Minnesota. The pipeline is currently under construction but is facing indigenous led resistance from groups such as the Giniw Collective, who have been carrying out[Read More…]

by March 12, 2021