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Ploof v. City of Burlington

ACLU of Vermont client Jason Ploof settled his lawsuit challenging a Burlington “No Trespass” ordinance that barred individuals from visiting City Hall Park if they had committed prior offenses there.
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Oct 20, 2017
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Croteau v. City of Burlington

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Nov 16, 2016
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Vermont Journalism Trust v. State

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Jul 01, 2019
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Jul 01, 2019
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Ploof v. City of Burlington

ACLU of Vermont client Jason Ploof settled his lawsuit challenging a Burlington “No Trespass” ordinance that barred individuals from visiting City Hall Park if they had committed prior offenses there.
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Oct 20, 2017
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Oct 20, 2017
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Croteau v. City of Burlington

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Vermont Journalism Trust v. State

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