Miguel Angel Sanchez
@msanchezpvd.bsky.social
Providence City Councilor, Ward 6.🇲🇽🌹💜
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PERA determines Providence Police assisted ICE, violating ordinances and policy
"...the police department was in violation of both city ordinance and police department policy when they impermissibly assisted ICE agents in conducting civil immigration enforcement operations.”
"...the police department was in violation of both city ordinance and police department policy when they impermissibly assisted ICE agents in conducting civil immigration enforcement operations.”
PERA determines Providence Police assisted ICE, violating ordinances and policy
"...the police department was in violation of both city ordinance and police department policy when they impermissibly assisted ICE agents in conducting civil immigration enforcement operations.”
steveahlquist.substack.com
August 21, 2025 at 7:31 PM
PERA determines Providence Police assisted ICE, violating ordinances and policy
"...the police department was in violation of both city ordinance and police department policy when they impermissibly assisted ICE agents in conducting civil immigration enforcement operations.”
"...the police department was in violation of both city ordinance and police department policy when they impermissibly assisted ICE agents in conducting civil immigration enforcement operations.”
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Providence drops all $500 noise citations levied against striking workers
"When the City punished workers for raising their voices, we raised ours, and I’m happy today to see the penalties dropped," said Council President Miller.
"When the City punished workers for raising their voices, we raised ours, and I’m happy today to see the penalties dropped," said Council President Miller.
Providence drops all $500 noise citations levied against striking workers
"When the City punished workers for raising their voices, we raised ours, and I’m happy today to see the penalties dropped," said Council President Miller.
steveahlquist.substack.com
August 21, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Providence drops all $500 noise citations levied against striking workers
"When the City punished workers for raising their voices, we raised ours, and I’m happy today to see the penalties dropped," said Council President Miller.
"When the City punished workers for raising their voices, we raised ours, and I’m happy today to see the penalties dropped," said Council President Miller.
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Judge Frank Caprio was one of a kind.
I spoke to several people who remember him as just that, and told me about his legacy of kindness, compassion and friendship.
Read and watch our full coverage on @wpri12.bsky.social here👇
www.wpri.com/news/local-n...
I spoke to several people who remember him as just that, and told me about his legacy of kindness, compassion and friendship.
Read and watch our full coverage on @wpri12.bsky.social here👇
www.wpri.com/news/local-n...
‘A big loss to our community’: Friends of Judge Frank Caprio mourn his death
Frank Caprio, who was 88-years-old when he died, was known for his empathy, kindness and humor, leaving no shortage of good memories to be shared by those who knew him.
www.wpri.com
August 21, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Judge Frank Caprio was one of a kind.
I spoke to several people who remember him as just that, and told me about his legacy of kindness, compassion and friendship.
Read and watch our full coverage on @wpri12.bsky.social here👇
www.wpri.com/news/local-n...
I spoke to several people who remember him as just that, and told me about his legacy of kindness, compassion and friendship.
Read and watch our full coverage on @wpri12.bsky.social here👇
www.wpri.com/news/local-n...
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RI ACLU sends letter to Providence city officials about police collaboration with ICE
"Regardless of the initial intent of Providence police in not collaborating with ICE... officers inescapably found themselves inextricably aiding ICE by maintaining a presence on the scene..."
"Regardless of the initial intent of Providence police in not collaborating with ICE... officers inescapably found themselves inextricably aiding ICE by maintaining a presence on the scene..."
RI ACLU sends letter to Providence city officials about police collaboration with ICE
"Regardless of the initial intent of Providence police in not collaborating with ICE... officers inescapably found themselves inextricably aiding ICE by maintaining a presence on the scene..."
steveahlquist.substack.com
July 29, 2025 at 4:34 PM
RI ACLU sends letter to Providence city officials about police collaboration with ICE
"Regardless of the initial intent of Providence police in not collaborating with ICE... officers inescapably found themselves inextricably aiding ICE by maintaining a presence on the scene..."
"Regardless of the initial intent of Providence police in not collaborating with ICE... officers inescapably found themselves inextricably aiding ICE by maintaining a presence on the scene..."
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On May 9, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested by federal agents. Across the country, the Trump admin is targeting local officials to bulldoze opposition to their agenda.
Today, over 190 local officials stand in solidarity against this intimidation. Read 👇
localprog.org/RBLetter
Today, over 190 local officials stand in solidarity against this intimidation. Read 👇
localprog.org/RBLetter
May 28, 2025 at 6:15 PM
On May 9, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested by federal agents. Across the country, the Trump admin is targeting local officials to bulldoze opposition to their agenda.
Today, over 190 local officials stand in solidarity against this intimidation. Read 👇
localprog.org/RBLetter
Today, over 190 local officials stand in solidarity against this intimidation. Read 👇
localprog.org/RBLetter
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Have never in my life seen a “no horns” sign from police until I drove by this one today. Please.
Smiley Administration is issuing $500 tickets to striking Butler Hospital workers
“To me, it looks like the police, under orders from the mayor, are targeting low-income, women workers advocating for living wages and decent working conditions.”
steveahlquist.substack.com/p/smiley-adm...
“To me, it looks like the police, under orders from the mayor, are targeting low-income, women workers advocating for living wages and decent working conditions.”
steveahlquist.substack.com/p/smiley-adm...
Smiley Administration is issuing $500 tickets to striking Butler Hospital workers
“To me, it looks like the police, under orders from the mayor, are targeting low-income, women workers advocating for living wages and decent working conditions.”
steveahlquist.substack.com
May 20, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Have never in my life seen a “no horns” sign from police until I drove by this one today. Please.
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Smiley Administration is issuing $500 tickets to striking Butler Hospital workers
“To me, it looks like the police, under orders from the mayor, are targeting low-income, women workers advocating for living wages and decent working conditions.”
steveahlquist.substack.com/p/smiley-adm...
“To me, it looks like the police, under orders from the mayor, are targeting low-income, women workers advocating for living wages and decent working conditions.”
steveahlquist.substack.com/p/smiley-adm...
Smiley Administration is issuing $500 tickets to striking Butler Hospital workers
“To me, it looks like the police, under orders from the mayor, are targeting low-income, women workers advocating for living wages and decent working conditions.”
steveahlquist.substack.com
May 20, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Smiley Administration is issuing $500 tickets to striking Butler Hospital workers
“To me, it looks like the police, under orders from the mayor, are targeting low-income, women workers advocating for living wages and decent working conditions.”
steveahlquist.substack.com/p/smiley-adm...
“To me, it looks like the police, under orders from the mayor, are targeting low-income, women workers advocating for living wages and decent working conditions.”
steveahlquist.substack.com/p/smiley-adm...
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RI AG Neronha targets 6/10 Connector contamination settlement money toward child dental care
“This should be the beginning of an acknowledgement by government that we have failed the people of Rhode Island regarding dental and healthcare, and committing ourselves to fix it," said AG Neronha.
“This should be the beginning of an acknowledgement by government that we have failed the people of Rhode Island regarding dental and healthcare, and committing ourselves to fix it," said AG Neronha.
Attorney General Neronha targets 6/10 Connector contamination settlement money toward child dental care
“This should be the beginning of an acknowledgement by government that we have failed the people of Rhode Island regarding dental and healthcare, and committing ourselves to fix it," said AG Neronha.
steveahlquist.substack.com
May 21, 2025 at 9:00 PM
RI AG Neronha targets 6/10 Connector contamination settlement money toward child dental care
“This should be the beginning of an acknowledgement by government that we have failed the people of Rhode Island regarding dental and healthcare, and committing ourselves to fix it," said AG Neronha.
“This should be the beginning of an acknowledgement by government that we have failed the people of Rhode Island regarding dental and healthcare, and committing ourselves to fix it," said AG Neronha.
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The DOJ just pulled the rug out from under our communities by terminating community violence intervention funds with zero warning. This isn’t a policy change — it’s political punishment. We demand accountability. #ProtectCVI #FundCVI #CommunitySafety
April 28, 2025 at 7:51 PM
The DOJ just pulled the rug out from under our communities by terminating community violence intervention funds with zero warning. This isn’t a policy change — it’s political punishment. We demand accountability. #ProtectCVI #FundCVI #CommunitySafety
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Providence City Council passes ordinance preventing the fining of unhoused people camping on public property
"This ordinance commits the city to the bare minimum of basic compassion over misguided cruelty," said Councilmember Miguel Sanchez.
steveahlquist.substack.com/p/providence...
"This ordinance commits the city to the bare minimum of basic compassion over misguided cruelty," said Councilmember Miguel Sanchez.
steveahlquist.substack.com/p/providence...
Providence City Council passes ordinance preventing the fining of unhoused people camping on public property
"This ordinance commits the city to the bare minimum of basic compassion over misguided cruelty," said Councilmember Miguel Sanchez.
steveahlquist.substack.com
April 4, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Providence City Council passes ordinance preventing the fining of unhoused people camping on public property
"This ordinance commits the city to the bare minimum of basic compassion over misguided cruelty," said Councilmember Miguel Sanchez.
steveahlquist.substack.com/p/providence...
"This ordinance commits the city to the bare minimum of basic compassion over misguided cruelty," said Councilmember Miguel Sanchez.
steveahlquist.substack.com/p/providence...
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OMG!!! Dolores at Track 15 food hall in Downtown Providence has the Cemita (a torta/sandwich from Puebla, Mexico 🇲🇽) that I’ve been looking for ever since we left Los Angeles!!🥹👏🏽
This Cemita has a chicken milanesa cutlet, quesillo (Oaxaca cheese), avocado, chipotle & beans! 😋
This Cemita has a chicken milanesa cutlet, quesillo (Oaxaca cheese), avocado, chipotle & beans! 😋
April 1, 2025 at 11:04 PM
OMG!!! Dolores at Track 15 food hall in Downtown Providence has the Cemita (a torta/sandwich from Puebla, Mexico 🇲🇽) that I’ve been looking for ever since we left Los Angeles!!🥹👏🏽
This Cemita has a chicken milanesa cutlet, quesillo (Oaxaca cheese), avocado, chipotle & beans! 😋
This Cemita has a chicken milanesa cutlet, quesillo (Oaxaca cheese), avocado, chipotle & beans! 😋
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AOC: I want to live in an America that guarantees healthcare to every person.
I want to live in an America that has a living wage for every person
I want to live in an America where you have free speech to express yourself and not be afraid of being put on a list or deported.
I want to live in an America that has a living wage for every person
I want to live in an America where you have free speech to express yourself and not be afraid of being put on a list or deported.
March 21, 2025 at 3:34 AM
AOC: I want to live in an America that guarantees healthcare to every person.
I want to live in an America that has a living wage for every person
I want to live in an America where you have free speech to express yourself and not be afraid of being put on a list or deported.
I want to live in an America that has a living wage for every person
I want to live in an America where you have free speech to express yourself and not be afraid of being put on a list or deported.
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Mark Patinkin continues to pick the most urgent battles.
This morning, he's got a column dedicated to criticizing a Providence City Council employee for their off-hours political activism.
I wish I were kidding.
This morning, he's got a column dedicated to criticizing a Providence City Council employee for their off-hours political activism.
I wish I were kidding.
Some jobs require putting personal beliefs aside. A Providence city role included: Opinion
June Rose made national news, including a video of June shouting with hands zip-tied next to some cops. It’s not the first time this happened.
www.providencejournal.com
March 21, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Mark Patinkin continues to pick the most urgent battles.
This morning, he's got a column dedicated to criticizing a Providence City Council employee for their off-hours political activism.
I wish I were kidding.
This morning, he's got a column dedicated to criticizing a Providence City Council employee for their off-hours political activism.
I wish I were kidding.
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Huge thanks to @pvdcitycouncil.bsky.social for their support & recognition of our work! Their $125K grant in the 2024-25 budget helps us restore habitats, manage stormwater & keep the river thriving. Grateful for their commitment to a greener, resilient PVD!
council.providenceri.gov/2025/02/21/c...
council.providenceri.gov/2025/02/21/c...
February 24, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Huge thanks to @pvdcitycouncil.bsky.social for their support & recognition of our work! Their $125K grant in the 2024-25 budget helps us restore habitats, manage stormwater & keep the river thriving. Grateful for their commitment to a greener, resilient PVD!
council.providenceri.gov/2025/02/21/c...
council.providenceri.gov/2025/02/21/c...
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RI House & RI Senate Transit Champs have been working on solutions to sustainably fund our RIPTA buses. My friends below will be at the Statehouse Library Thu 2/27 at 3PM with details!
TY Speaker Shekarchi & Prez Ruggerio for prioritizing transit. 🚌🚌🚌
www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2aQG9rm/
TY Speaker Shekarchi & Prez Ruggerio for prioritizing transit. 🚌🚌🚌
www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2aQG9rm/
🚌 RIPTA is in trouble, fam. But together with the SAVE RIPTA Coalition, we have a plan to fix the funding issues facing Public Transportation in Rhode Island so we can get bus riders and our economy —...
TikTok video by How Rhody Runs
www.tiktok.com
February 25, 2025 at 3:42 PM
RI House & RI Senate Transit Champs have been working on solutions to sustainably fund our RIPTA buses. My friends below will be at the Statehouse Library Thu 2/27 at 3PM with details!
TY Speaker Shekarchi & Prez Ruggerio for prioritizing transit. 🚌🚌🚌
www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2aQG9rm/
TY Speaker Shekarchi & Prez Ruggerio for prioritizing transit. 🚌🚌🚌
www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2aQG9rm/
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aint no way we cut medicaid and housing assistance so jeff bezos could buy this shirt
February 26, 2025 at 7:07 AM
aint no way we cut medicaid and housing assistance so jeff bezos could buy this shirt
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Save RIPTA press conference “where the Coalition will be announcing the 2025 Legislative Package for public transit in Rhode Island.”
February 24, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Save RIPTA press conference “where the Coalition will be announcing the 2025 Legislative Package for public transit in Rhode Island.”
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Kudos to leadership from Providence City Council by challenging these suspicious layoffs. @rachel-ri.bsky.social @msanchezpvd.bsky.social
On Tyranny Ch 4 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
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Kudos to leadership from Providence City Council by challenging these suspicious layoffs. @rachel-ri.bsky.social @msanchezpvd.bsky.social
On Tyranny Ch 4 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
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Providence City Council President Miller requests an explanation for teacher non-renewals from Infante-Green and Montañez
"I am requesting an immediate review of these non-renewals [and a] a clear explanation of the rationale behind them..."
open.substack.com
February 21, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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Kudos to leadership from Providence City Council by challenging these suspicious layoffs. @rachel-ri.bsky.social @msanchezpvd.bsky.social
On Tyranny Ch 4 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
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Kudos to leadership from Providence City Council by challenging these suspicious layoffs. @rachel-ri.bsky.social @msanchezpvd.bsky.social
On Tyranny Ch 4 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
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Providence City Councilmember Miguel Sanchez rose on a point of privilege Thursday evening. I edited his words for clarity in the posts following. You can watch him speak here:
youtu.be/eibLbNUzS1A
youtu.be/eibLbNUzS1A
Council Member Sanchez on Non Renewed Teachers
YouTube video by Steve Ahlquist
youtu.be
February 21, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Providence City Councilmember Miguel Sanchez rose on a point of privilege Thursday evening. I edited his words for clarity in the posts following. You can watch him speak here:
youtu.be/eibLbNUzS1A
youtu.be/eibLbNUzS1A
In response to boiler issues at Manton Heights, we issued this statement.
February 20, 2025 at 3:56 PM
In response to boiler issues at Manton Heights, we issued this statement.
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As ECHO Village prepares to open this week, Council President @rachel-ri.bsky.social spoke about the need to protect Providence residents with policies that prevent homelessness. Read more about ECHO Village in The Public’s Radio article: thepublicsradio.org/housing/long-a…
February 12, 2025 at 7:10 PM
As ECHO Village prepares to open this week, Council President @rachel-ri.bsky.social spoke about the need to protect Providence residents with policies that prevent homelessness. Read more about ECHO Village in The Public’s Radio article: thepublicsradio.org/housing/long-a…
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BREAKING: Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier released from prison after nearly 50 years
February 18, 2025 at 4:25 PM
BREAKING: Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier released from prison after nearly 50 years
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The latest forecast from @tjdelsanto.bsky.social:
"Winter Storm Warnings now in place across Southern New England, except for the Cape and Islands. Snow develops late this evening, becomes heavy overnight, ends slowly Sunday morning. Generally 4-8”
More details here www.wpri.com/weather/deta...
"Winter Storm Warnings now in place across Southern New England, except for the Cape and Islands. Snow develops late this evening, becomes heavy overnight, ends slowly Sunday morning. Generally 4-8”
More details here www.wpri.com/weather/deta...
February 8, 2025 at 3:16 PM
The latest forecast from @tjdelsanto.bsky.social:
"Winter Storm Warnings now in place across Southern New England, except for the Cape and Islands. Snow develops late this evening, becomes heavy overnight, ends slowly Sunday morning. Generally 4-8”
More details here www.wpri.com/weather/deta...
"Winter Storm Warnings now in place across Southern New England, except for the Cape and Islands. Snow develops late this evening, becomes heavy overnight, ends slowly Sunday morning. Generally 4-8”
More details here www.wpri.com/weather/deta...
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Heads up, Community Violence Interrupters! @msanchezpvd.bsky.social @coreyjonespvd.bsky.social
Our RI MomsDemand parent org has a new research capability, and it is not dependent on federal funding. #MomsAreEverywhere
Pls pass the word to our colleagues who are not on this app.
Our RI MomsDemand parent org has a new research capability, and it is not dependent on federal funding. #MomsAreEverywhere
Pls pass the word to our colleagues who are not on this app.
Everytown just launched a new initiative—Everytown Labs—designed to leverage the power of artificial intelligence to help further our understanding of gun violence and develop evidence-backed solutions to this preventable epidemic. 🧵
Labs
With AI and new technologies, EverytownLabs is advancing our understanding of gun violence and finding solutions.
everytownresearch.org
January 30, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Heads up, Community Violence Interrupters! @msanchezpvd.bsky.social @coreyjonespvd.bsky.social
Our RI MomsDemand parent org has a new research capability, and it is not dependent on federal funding. #MomsAreEverywhere
Pls pass the word to our colleagues who are not on this app.
Our RI MomsDemand parent org has a new research capability, and it is not dependent on federal funding. #MomsAreEverywhere
Pls pass the word to our colleagues who are not on this app.
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While Grants Pass v. Johnson and the Trump administration have instigated cruel and ineffective approaches to homelessness, Providence City Councilors @msanchezpvd.bsky.social and Justin Roias show what's possible when local electeds fight for the people instead.
www.thenation.com/article/soci...
www.thenation.com/article/soci...
“If Not for This, I’d Be Freezing to Death”: The Fight in Providence to Open a Temporary Shelter
How a pair of Providence city councilors bucked the mayor—and the trend of homelessness criminalization nationwide—to open an emergency shelter.
www.thenation.com
February 3, 2025 at 5:27 PM
While Grants Pass v. Johnson and the Trump administration have instigated cruel and ineffective approaches to homelessness, Providence City Councilors @msanchezpvd.bsky.social and Justin Roias show what's possible when local electeds fight for the people instead.
www.thenation.com/article/soci...
www.thenation.com/article/soci...