Protecting Sex Workers from Police Violence in Rhode Island
The Honorable Carol Hagan McEntee Chair of the House Judiciary Committee, State of Rhode Island Rhode Island State Capitol Providence, RI 02903 The Honorable Jason Knight First Vice Chair of the House Judiciary Committee, State of Rhode Island Rhode Island…
Educating CA Policy Makers About Misguided Policies That Harm Sex Workers and Survivors of Trafficking
March 18, 2026 RE: Woodhull Opposes AB 2582 “An act to amend Section 647 of the Penal Code, relating to crimes” Dear Chair Schultz, Vice-Chair Alanis, and Members of the California State Assembly Public Safety Committee, My name is Ricci…
The Dark Ages of Age-Verification
Last summer, the Supreme Court’s decision in Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton weakened the First Amendment rights of adults, in the name of “protecting children.” Paxton centers on a Texas law that imposes an age-verification requirement on websites that contain…
Speaking up for Sex Workers’ Rights in Oregon
To: House Committee on Judiciary From: Woodhull Freedom Foundation Date: 2/9/2026 Re: Oppose HB 4157 Chair Kropf, Vice-Chairs Wallen, Chotzen, and members of the committee, My name is Mariah Grant, Woodhull Freedom Foundation Advocacy Consultant. Woodhull Freedom Foundation is a…
Michigan’s “Pregnancy Exclusion” Law
Under the Michigan Estates and Protected Individuals Code, a person can designate a patient advocate to determine their medical care, should they be unable to make or communicate their own decisions. Michigan thus offers a critical protection of our rights…
Our Human Rights are Under Attack, but What Does That Actually Mean?
Once again, President Trump’s administration is making history for all the wrong reasons. On August 28, the United States withdrew from the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process. This marks the first time in UPR history that a United Nations Member…
