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Activists accuse Providence police of harassing unhoused residents and conducting encampment sweeps ahead of World Cup crowds.
Protesters demand stronger oversight of police through PERA and call for accountability for misconduct.
Organizers push for housing-first solutions, more shelter beds, and non-congregate housing options.
Community members anticipate a cop-watch initiative to monitor police during World Cup-related activity.
Advocates emphasize housing as true public safety, contrasting with punitive policing.
RIPTA and other agencies are questioned over authority to support trespass enforcement.
Organizers call for permanent, dignified housing solutions and more low-barrier shelter beds.
Speakers urge urgent state action to address homelessness and housing insecurity.
Event organizers plan a broader campaign around 32F bail reform and housing access.
Advocates highlight the harm of criminalizing homelessness and the need for housing-first policies.

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Providence transitions from state oversight to local school control, effective July 1.
Mayor Brett Smiley faces questions about who will handle the takeover on the ground.
Possible options include a former superintendent or a mayor’s office liaison.
The city aims to avoid a chaotic reopening by ensuring staff and facilities readiness for August.
Commissioner Infante-Green may be weighing how to respond if issues arise during the handover.
Rhode Map’s Rhode Island coverage accompanies the article and offers additional local context.
The transition marks the end of state oversight in Providence’s largest school district.
The article notes questions about the superintendent’s future as part of the transition.
The piece emphasizes the need for accountability during the transition period.
Dan McGowan is cited as the reporter offering insights on the transition.

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