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What’s Next for Fair & Impartial Policing in Vermont

The ACLU, in coalition with Migrant Justice, Justice for All, and other civil rights groups, has been advocating for years to keep local police out of the deportation business and prevent racial bias from influencing law enforcement.

April 26, 2018

Commentary: Vermont needs to end wealth-based incarceration

This commentary was originally published on VTDigger on April 11, 2018.

April 12, 2018

Vermont must consider the school-to-prison pipeline before deploying more police to schools

In the wake of a school shooting, the gut reaction to better protect our children is natural. However, Vermonters should think carefully before increasing law enforcement presence in our schools.

April 6, 2018