RI Senate votes to restrain ICE operations, opening door to lawsuits

By: Christopher Shea

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: June 4, 2026

Words: 609

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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The Rhode Island Senate on Wednesday approved two bills from the chamber’s majority leader aimed at restricting state and local participation in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations and exposing federal officials to lawsuits in state court.

Sen. Frank Ciccone, a Providence Democrat, introduced the legislation in the wake of high-profile misconduct and killings by federal officials in Minneapolis at the start of the year.

“States serve as an important safeguard when questions …

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