Tag: Civil Rights Act
Neronha announces findings, corrective measures following Smithfield High hazing incident
PROVIDENCE – R.I. Attorney General Peter F. Neronha has concluded a civil rights investigation into Smithfield Public Schools, finding the district failed to appropriately...
DOJ sues Providence schools over loan forgiveness program for minority teachers
PROVIDENCE – The U.S. Department of Justice on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against the R.I. Department of Education and the Providence Public School District...
Are Brown University and other prominent colleges being unfairly targeted by...
Brown University on July 1 was subpoenaed by the U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary, with committee leadership claiming that the university has failed...
DOJ investigating allegation that state is violating Civil Rights Act
PROVIDENCE – The U.S. Justice Department is investigating whether the state engaged in a pattern or practice of discrimination based on race or other...
Complaint: RIDOT downtown transit plan violates Civil Rights Act
PROVIDENCE – Two community groups have filed a complaint alleging that the state’s downtown transit plan violates federal anti-discrimination protections and are calling for...
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