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- 1Legal aid cuts put immigrant children in Rhode Island at risk●Legal aid cuts put immigrant children in RI at risk | Opinion
An opinion piece in the Providence Journal argues that cuts to legal aid funding are leaving immigrant children in Rhode Island without adequate legal representation, putting them at risk in immigration proceedings. The column raises concerns about vulnerable minors facing deportation hearings alone and calls attention to the consequences of reduced legal services for this population.
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The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority has lifted the travel ban on the bridges it operates, clearing the way for drivers to cross again. The ban, typically imposed during severe weather for safety, has been removed as conditions improved. Motorists in the region are being advised to continue traveling with caution.