For a small state, why does Rhode Island have such a powerful impact on the national legal stage?

A group of pro bono lawyers working under the Lawyers’ Committee for Rhode Island (LCRI) might have something to do with it. LCRI was formed to file lawsuits challenging a range of Trump administration policies. From taking legal action against federal decisions affecting immigration, nonprofits, and education, we’ll explore how this local team of legal advocates is driving national change. Attorney Miriam Weizenbaum, one of LCRI’s legal counsels, joins Nicole and MDB to explain the critical role LCRI plays in protecting democracy.

Resources

Miriam Weizenbaum

https://www.dwbrlaw.com/attorneys/weizenbaum-miriam/

Lawyers’ Committee for Rhode Island

https://www.lawyerscommitteeri.org/

“How Rhode Island became the center of the legal battle for the nation’s SNAP benefits”

https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/politics/how-rhode-island-became-the-center-of-the-legal-battle-for-the-nations-snap-benefits-1

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