Press Releases

Vermont joins The Habeas Project of New England to bolster legal services for immigrants detained by ICE

With over 900 ICE detentions in Vermont in the past year, regional coalition seeks volunteers to fill gaps in legal representation

Mohsen Mahdawi’s removal proceedings terminated by immigration judge

The Columbia University graduate student was detained and put into deportation proceedings last year over his speech in support of Palestinian rights

Immigration judge terminates removal proceedings against child development scholar Rümeysa Öztürk

Judge determines DHS lacks legal grounds to deport Ms. Öztürk, who was arrested and detained by ICE for co-authoring an op-ed

Legislators, Advocates & Community Call for Action on Immigrants’ Rights

Slate of policy proposals seek to leverage state power and resources to protect immigrant communities.

ACLU of Vermont Statement on ICE Funding Vote

As a federal funding deadline looms, Vermont's senators are called to reject additional ICE funding and hold the agency accountable for systemic record abuse.

Court rules lawsuit can advance against DCF, service providers for rights violations of pregnant Vermonter 

Claims against all three defendants will move forward in case of unlawful surveillance and rights violations of expectant parent “A.V.”

Statement on proposed changes to Medicare/Medicaid rules seeking to block access to gender-affirming care for youth

Vermont’s obligation to provide medically necessary care for transgender youth remains, despite proposed federal rule changes 

Vermont Civil Society Groups Unified in Defense of Democracy

More than 170 Vermont businesses, faith communities, and nonprofits urge state leaders to “act with the urgency and resolve that this moment requires.”

ACLU Vermont Statement on State Senator Samuel Douglass’ Participation in Racist Group Chat

Amidst racial profiling, departures of leaders of color, and worsening disparities, ACLU calls on lawmakers to address racism embedded in Vermont's systems.