ACLU says rules limit who can speak out about judge nominees. Why it matters.

A rule requiring people to sign up two weeks in advance to speak about a judge candidate is ruffling feathers.

Former Senate majority leader confirmed as District Court judge

The Rhode Island Senate on Thursday approved all four of Gov. Dan McKee’s picks to fill judicial vacancies, including a former legislative majority leader whose nomination drew criticism over his ...

Rhode Island deserves better judges than Michael McCaffrey

We should insist that our governor and legislators choose judicial nominees who believe in protecting civil rights, writes ...

Former RI Senate majority leader one step closer to becoming a judge

A former Senate majority leader who opposed same-sex marriage is advancing toward a lifetime appointment as a member of the ...

RI Senate overwhelmingly approves judicial nominees, including McCaffrey

Ex-Sen. Michael J. McCaffrey was criticized by former Senate colleagues and advocates for his stances on abortion rights, gay rights and gun control.
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Rhode Island judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits in November

A federal judge in Rhode Island ordered the Trump administration Thursday to find the money to fully fund SNAP benefits for November. The ruling by U.S. District Judge John J. McConnell Jr. gave ...

All 4 of McKee's judicial nominees headed for vote by full RI Senate

Former Senate Majority Leader McCaffrey’s candidacy for District Court sparked an outcry, with pastors, people affiliated ...
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Judge halts HUD's attempt to tie homelessness funding to gender identity, immigration rules

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Preview this article 1 min A federal judge in Rhode Island ...