AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFederal Courts & Justice: A Worcester sex-trafficking couple is seeking a new trial or resentencing after claiming a judge’s gift to the victim during sentencing showed bias, with the case now before Judge Myong J. Joun and a July 9 status conference. Civil Rights & Education: The Trump administration is backing away from addressing civil rights for Black students, reframing long-standing school equity efforts as “illegal DEI,” according to civil rights lawyers. RI Water & Emergency Planning: Gov. Dan McKee issued Rhode Island’s first statewide drought watch since 2002, citing precipitation deficits and historically low groundwater and streamflow levels. Local Politics & Campaigns: In Senate District 38, Sen. Victoria Gu filed for reelection and is set for another matchup with Republican Westin Place. State Government & Elections: Rhode Island’s AG-led election-overreach fight echoes a broader multistate court win blocking Trump administration efforts to federalize election rules. Community & Culture: Providence Mayor Brett Smiley condemned a Pride parade float depicting him as a puppet in front of a bloody steamroller, saying it crossed a line. Tech & Local Governance: Westerly council members discussed a potential moratorium on AI data centers amid concerns about water and power demands. Labor & Access: Rhode Island’s new self-checkout law requires staffing ratios and a continuously open ADA-compliant cashier lane.
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