ACLU of Rhode Island

Legal Aid & Advocacy · Rhode Island · Free

State affiliate defending LGBTQ+ civil rights. A starting point for asylum seekers fleeing anti-LGBTQ+ persecution who need pro-bono representation. Initial consultations through Lambda Legal, ACLU, and NCLR are typically free and confidential. Bostock v. Clayton County (2020) made workplace LGBTQ+ discrimination illegal under federal Title VII — many people still don't know they're protected. Free service; donations support but never gate access.

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Address: Statewide

Hours: Varies

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