PAWTUCKET – U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-01) issued the following statement today:

“Beginning as a civil rights attorney and continuing through nearly three decades in Congress, Alcee Hastings fought to make our country a kinder, fairer place, particularly for Black men and women. His death today is a loss for the people of southeast Florida, who he served for so long.”

“My thoughts are with his wife, Patricia, and their entire family during this time of grief.”