Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos stopped by the #Law401 podcast studio to talk food deserts & her Fair Price Grocery legislation.

“Rhode Island: What’s Driving Up Your Grocery Bill?”

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#RhodeIsland #FoodAccess #FoodDeserts

When grocery stores close, Rhode Island families travel farther—or pay more—for healthy food, creating food deserts.

Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos breaks down the Fair Price Grocery Agenda.

🔗Stream Now: "RI: What’s Driving Up Your Grocery Bill?" linktr.ee/rwulaw

#Law401 #FoodAccess #FoodDesert

In Woonsocket & Providence, access to fresh, affordable food is still a challenge.

Food deserts aren’t just inconvenient — they reflect real inequality.

Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos discusses the Fair Price Grocery Agenda.

🔗Drops Tuesday: linktr.ee/rwulaw

#RhodeIsland #Law401 #FoodDeserts

What does successful civics education look like in RI?

Hear from @hillaryvlima.bsky.social why inspiring young people and giving them civic experiences—inside classrooms and at the State House—matters.

🎧 "Generation Citizen: Inspiring NextGen”
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#RhodeIsland #Law401 #Civics

Rhode Island is rethinking civic education—but who benefits? Will funding reach the schools that need it most?

@hillaryvlima.bsky.social breaks down the legislation shaping access to real civic experiences.

🎙️“Generation Citizen: Inspiring NextGen”
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#RhodeIsland #Law401 #Civics

#ICYMI: What’s it really like to take on the federal government as a RI attorney?

The Lawyers’ Committee for Rhode Island, is doing just that—pushing back on federal overreach and defending institutions.

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#RhodeIsland #Law401 #podcast #DefendingDemocracy

Great news for RWU Law ⚖️
A historic $4M gift establishes the Mandell Trial Advocacy Center.
law.rwu.edu/news/news-archive/roger-...
It also rounds out growing support behind our mission.
#RWULaw #SocialJusticeAdvocate

Why start civic education early?

@hillaryvlima.bsky.social from Generation Citizen
explores youth in democracy, equity, and RI’s civic leadership.

🎧Subscribe now and catch “Generation Citizen: Inspiring NextGen” this Tuesday! linktr.ee/rwulaw

#RhodeIsland #Law401 #Civics #YouthVoice #Democracy

Proud to see Rhode Island recognized in U.S. News grad rankings, including RWU Law and RWU’s Public Affairs program.

via @Patch: patch.com/rhode-island/across-ri/t...

#HigherEd #RhodeIsland

From federal lawsuits to local courage, RI is standing up.

Hear how pro bono lawyers are defending nonprofits’ missions—and funding—against federal policies.

“Standing Up for Democracy: Lawyers’ Committee for RI” linktr.ee/rwulaw

#RhodeIsland #Law401 #podcast #RuleOfLawRI

⚖️ April 24–25, 2026

Registration open: AAPI/MENA Women in Legal Academy Workshop
Mentorship, community, advancing women in legal academia.

Register: law.rwu.edu/events/asian-american-pa...

#WomenInLaw #LawWorkshop

🎙️Now Live! “Standing Up for Democracy: Lawyers’ Committee for Rhode Island”

Project 2025 is reforming the federal government & Rhode Island lawyers are pushing back.

Stream on Apple, YouTube or Spotify
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#RhodeIsland #Law401 #RuleOfLawRI

CLE: Communication, Culture, and Change
📅 April 14
👉 law.rwu.edu/events/cle-program-commu...

Generational differences shape communication and expectations. Learn how to turn them into strengths.

#RWULaw #CLEcredits

A big day at the State House.

RWU Law and Justice Day in action, with students, programs, and impact on full display. This is what legal education looks like in real time.

#ICYMI: RI Senator Tiara Mack weathered a five-year fight to pass the CROWN Act in RI to provide legal protection against hair discrimination in workplaces & schools.

👑“The CROWN Act: Fighting Against Race-Based Hair Discrimination” linktr.ee/rwulaw

#RhodeIsland #Law401 #PassTheCrownAct

Small state, big impact. 🌊

🎙️ Miriam Weizenbaum on RI lawyers challenging federal decisions on the next episode,“Standing Up for Democracy: Lawyers’ Committee for Rhode Island.”

Subscribe Now!
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#RhodeIsland #law401 #podcast #DefendingDemocracy

From hair straightening to self-love, Sen. Tiara Mack joins #Law401 to share her personal journey.

She also discusses her work passing The CROWN Act to protect against hair discrimination in work & schools.

🎙️Full Episode >> linktr.ee/rwulaw

#RhodeIsland #podcast #PassTheCrownAct

👑“The CROWN Act: Fighting Race-Based Hair Discrimination” 👑

The law bans bias against natural hair & styles like braids, locs, and twists in schools + workplaces.

RI passed it—see what’s next nationwide.

Stream: linktr.ee/rwulaw

#RhodeIsland #Law401 #BlackHairIsProfessional #hairdiscrimination

RWU Law’s 22nd Annual Symposium Dinner focused on civic engagement.

Moderated by Dr. Taino J. Palermo L’22, the panel included student Julia Ortiz L’27 alongside members of the judiciary, including Melissa A. Long and Melissa R. DuBose.

#RWULaw #CivicEngagement

How far can a president can go in exercising emergency executive authority?

We dig into Youngstown Sheet & Tube v. Sawyer—when Truman tried to seize steel mills.

🎧 “The Tariff Power Struggle According to Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump”

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#RhodeIsland #podcast #tariffs

Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr., of the US District Court of RI held federal court at RWU Law, giving students a firsthand look at the judiciary.

“Judge McConnell brings humanity to the courtroom and the legal process,” says Prof. Louise Ellen Teitz.

#RWULaw #LegalEducation

👑 The CROWN Act drops Tuesday! RI Sen. Tiara Mack breaks down how the law fights hair discrimination at school & work.

Don't Miss It. Subscribe Now: linktr.ee/rwulaw

#RhodeIsland #Law401 #podcast
#BlackHairIsProfessional#PassTheCrownAct

🎙️ Trade rules are shifting—prices for groceries, gas & cars are getting less predictable in RI.

RWU Law Dean Gregory Bowman breaks down "Learning Resources v. Trump" and what it means for presidential tariff power.

🔗https://linktr.ee/rwulaw

#RhodeIsland #Law401 #tariff

🎧 “The Tariff Power Struggle According to Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump”

RWU Law Dean Gregory Bowman breaks down the limits of executive power, Congress’s role, and what this ruling means for U.S. trade policy.

🎧 Stream linktr.ee/rwulaw

#RhodeIsland #Law401 #podcast #TradePolicy #tariff

Over the past two weeks, we’ve been announcing our Champions for Justice honorees. Today we reveal the 2026 Champion for Justice:

Lynette Labinger, Esq., LH’21

Join us April 9:
https://law.rwu.edu/events/champions-justice-6

#RWULaw #ChampionsforJustice2026 #socialjustice #publicinterestlaw

RWU Law’s admiralty moot court team made a strong showing in Charleston, SC.

🏆 2L Dylan Shea – Best Oral Advocate
🥉 3L Caroline Stanton Chlaupek – Third Best Oral Advocate

Kudos to teammates 2L Joseph Bergeron, 2L Greta Johnson, 3L Drew Mondi, and 3L Max Schapfel 👏
#RWULaw #MootCourt #LawStudents

ICYMI: Survivors of childhood abuse face strict statutes of limitations. New legislation could give them a longer window to file civil claims.

🔗 Stream “Childhood Abuse in RI Catholic Churches: What’s Next?” linktr.ee/rwulaw

#Law401 #RhodeIsland #SurvivorJustice

Who actually has the power to impose tariffs—Congress or the President?

🎧 New episode on Tues: “The Tariff Power Struggle According to Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump”

Greg Bowman, Dean of RWU Law and int'l trade expert, breaks down the Supreme Court’s decision.

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“Childhood Abuse in RI Catholic Churches: What’s Next?”

How many survivors never got their day in court? Rep. Carol Hagan McEntee is pushing legislation to extend the civil claims window and shares how you can help.

Stream: linktr.ee/rwulaw

#RhodeIsland #CatholicDiocese #Law401

🔗“Childhood Abuse in RI Catholic Churches: What’s Next?”
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sp9n...

After a report exposing decades of abuse in the Catholic Diocese of PVD, what’s next?

Rep Carol Hagan McEntee discusses legislation that would open a window for civil claims.

#CatholicDiocese #Law401