Rhode Island General Laws Title 11. Criminal Offenses § 11-47-7. Possession of firearm by alien

(a) No unnaturalized foreign born person who entered the United States in violation of the laws of the United States or, who having legally entered the United States in a lawful manner, but now remains in the United States in violation of the laws of the United States, shall purchase, own, carry, transport, or have in his or her possession or under his or her control any firearm.

(b) When any person is charged under this section, the law enforcement agency bringing the charge shall, prior to arraignment, notify the United States office of immigration and naturalization of the charge and further notify the court, at arraignment, of the alleged status of the person so charged.