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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026
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S E N A T E R E S O L U T I O N
CONDEMNING POLITICAL VIOLENCE AND REAFFIRMING THE PRINCIPLES OF
CIVILITY, PUBLIC SAFETY, AND DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE
Introduced By:
Senators de la Cruz, Mack, LaMountain, Raptakis, Famiglietti, DiPalma,
Tikoian, Urso, Ciccone, and Britto
Date Introduced:
April 30, 2026
Referred To:
Recommended for Immediate Consideration
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WHEREAS, The State of Rhode Island and the United States of America are founded
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upon democratic principles that depend upon the peaceful exchange of ideas, the rule of law, and
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respect for differing viewpoints; and
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WHEREAS, Political violence in any form—whether threatened or carried out—
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undermines the foundations of a free society, erodes public trust, and endangers the safety of
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public officials, candidates for office, and the general public; and
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WHEREAS, Recent years have seen a troubling rise in politically motivated threats and
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acts of violence across the nation, directed at individuals of differing political affiliations and
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roles in public life; and
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WHEREAS, Most recently, an attempted act of violence directed at President Donald J.
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Trump has once again underscored the urgent need to reject violence and reaffirm our shared
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commitment to peaceful civic engagement; and
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WHEREAS, The people of Rhode Island stand united in the belief that disagreements
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must be resolved through dialogue, democratic processes, and the ballot box—not through
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intimidation, coercion, or violence; and
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WHEREAS, It is the responsibility of leaders at all levels of government to model
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civility, encourage respectful discourse, and unequivocally condemn violence regardless of its
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source or target; now, therefore be it
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RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island hereby condemns political
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violence in all its forms and calls upon all individuals and institutions to reject extremism and
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uphold the rule of law; and be it further
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RESOLVED, That this Senate specifically denounces the most recent attempted act of
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violence against President Donald J. Trump, and affirms that such acts have no place in our
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democracy; and be it further
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RESOLVED, That this Senate urges all Rhode Islanders to promote a climate of mutual
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respect, civic responsibility, and peaceful participation in the democratic process; and be it further
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RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to
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transmit duly certified copies of this resolution to the President of the United States, Donald J.
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Trump, and members of the Rhode Island Congressional Delegation.
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