Rhode Island General Laws

R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-21.2-4 (2026)

Enforcement

✓ current as of July 2026
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Any individual who alleges a violation of this chapter, other than § 31-21.2-6, may file a civil action for damages and any appropriate and equitable relief in Superior Court. The court may allow a prevailing plaintiff reasonable attorneys’ fees as part of the costs.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case, 2010–2010 · leading case: Estrada v. Rhode Island, 594 F.3d 56 (1st Cir. 2010).
Estrada v. Rhode Island, 594 F.3d 56 (1st Cir. 2010). · cites it 2× “" R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-21.2-5. A private cause of action for damages and equitable relief is statutorily provided for victims of racial profiling.”
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