RI immigration advocates describe relief after Supreme Court birthright citizenship ruling
The Trump administration had sought to block children born to undocumented parents from automatically receiving citizenship.
Senate Majority Leader Ciccone prepares legislation to lay down the law on ICE tactics
enate Majority Leader Frank Ciccone III says he will soon file legislation to protect Rhode Islanders from the examples of unconstitutional conduct by federal immigration officers making headlines in other states.
How are New England states responding to the federal deportation push?
Providence has tightened limits on police cooperation with ICE, drawing pushback from the Trump administration and placing Rhode Island at the center of a broader legal fight over immigration enforcement.
Rhode Island League of Women Voters barred from registering new citizens at naturalization events
The Rhode Island League of Women Voters is now barred from helping new citizens register to vote immediately after they
Immigrant advocates cheer New Bedford school committee’s ‘safe zone’
Immigrant advocates in New Bedford cheered a recent vote by the city’s school committee to establish a “Safe Zone” for
Gregg Amore: Faith in Democracy
Rhode Island’s Secretary of State discusses voter participation and civic engagement and who inspired him to serve in public office.
Meet the Faces of Democracy: Kathy Placencia
Rhode Island election official discusses transparency, top-down election administration, building trust among the community, and her love of sunsets.
Concern Over Education and Family Services in Rhode Island
“Nervous. My students come to me and say, ‘Miss, are we still going to be able to have free lunch?'”
Improving policymakers’ understanding of the community’s needs
The Latino Policy Institute focuses in areas including education, economic equity, housing, health, and workforce development.
This Thanksgiving, it’s not only OK, but necessary to talk politics
After a long and grueling election season, we need to connect with and not avoid one another.
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LNN Spotlight: Rhode Island’s Senior Voter Power
LNN Spotlight focuses on major issues important to local Hispanic/Latino and underrepresented communities — stay updated on the monthly series