Rhode Island’s Latest Legal and Political Shifts | Providence News

Providence News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 5, 2026 · 1m

A former Pawtucket teacher faces federal charges for alleged coercion of a minor and impersonating a federal agent while working at Barrington Christian Academy. Meanwhile, Governor Maura Healey prepares to sign new laws shielding residents from ICE tactics, building on her prior executive order. In New Bedford, Flock cameras ignite privacy debates as police expand surveillance use. In Providence, former Mayor Buddy Cianci backs David Morales in the mayoral primary, potentially reshaping the race. And the Rhode Island Ethics Commission moves to appeal a court ruling, signaling ongoing legal…