Immigrant advocates and state officials praised a federal judge’s decision to strike down Trump administration policies that targeted immigrants from 39 African, Asian, Latin American, and Middle Eastern countries — and vowed to continue to fight.
Advocates say Amos’ death is the latest in a troubling series of deaths of people in custody in recent years.
So far this year, three people have died while in the custody of the Department of Corrections, according to the department.
Cast members Liz McGraw and Dolores Catania visited the Rhode Island State House to talk to state Senator Lori Urso and Representative Karen Alzate about menopause legislation.
“The influence of the Providence Diocese is powerful in Rhode Island,” one survivor said. “But they underestimated the survivors’ determination to continue speaking truth to power.”
A federal judge in Rhode Island ordered the Trump administration to immediately resume asylum and immigration processing for immigrants from 39 African, Asian, Latin American, and Middle Eastern countries.
From Rhode Map: After nearly three decades helping shape Rhode Island’s approach to growth, housing, transportation, and economic development, Scott Wolf is preparing to step down as executive director of Grow Smart Rhode Island.
In a surprise move that will shake up the dynamics in City Hall, City Council President Rachel Miller said she will not seek re-election to a third term representing Federal Hill and the city’s West End.
Visitors from around the world turned up to watch the first match, including a congregation from Scotland, who stood out in their kilts.
In a burst of last-minute lawmaking, the Rhode Island General Assembly wrapped up its 2026 legislative session at 11:59 p.m. Thursday, passing bills to make crash data public and limit the use of self-checkout lanes at grocery stores.
“It was a significant win for the state of Rhode Island, certainly the city of Providence, and honestly for the entire country,” said Providence Mayor Brett Smiley.
Now that they’re in Rhode Island, chief Nana Awuah Panin III hopes Rhode Islanders will count them as the hometown team. The Black Stars chose Bryant University as its base because it’s much quieter and closer to Foxboro than Boston.
“The influence of the Providence Diocese is powerful in Rhode Island,” one survivor said. “But they underestimated the survivors’ determination to continue speaking truth to power.”
Rachel Miller, who led the high-profile effort to limit rent increases in the city, said she will not seek a third term on the council. The deadline to declare for office is in less than two weeks.
The House and Senate also passed three bills in response to ICE actions, prohibiting civil arrests at R.I. courthouses without a valid judicial warrant.
“The achievement is what we are looking for,” said Nana Awuah Panin III, chief of New Juaben. “We want them to be the best team. We want to be able to beat every team they meet.
The stars’ visit to the State House brought attention to State Senator Lori Urso’s bill, which aims to spur discussion on a taboo topic, bar discrimination, and provide treatment.
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The PVD Fan Zone, a Team Portugal pop up, and city-run watch parties in Central Falls give fans plenty of options for watching the World Cup together
