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Providence City Councilor Miguel Sanchez wins free speech lawsuit against McKee staffers

Published Oct 28, 2026, 4:01 PM

Fresh off a Democratic primary victory and poised to become the next president of the Providence City Council, Miguel Sanchez has also prevailed in a federal free speech lawsuit against Gov. Dan McKee’s advisors. Rhode Island District Court Chief Judge John McConnell Jr. affirmed that McKee’s advisors, Joseph Almond and Antonio Afonso, violated Sanchez’ constitutional […]

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