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Dec 6, 2019

ACLU Statement on Reports of Rape, Assault, and Other Misconduct by Vermont DOC Officials

This week, a Seven Days investigation revealed “credible allegations of sexual harassment or assault” involving more than a dozen correctional officers employed at Vermont’s only women’s prison, Chittenden...

Nov 12, 2019

Transparency Is Part of Government's Job

The following op ed was written by ACLU of Vermont Staff Attorney Jay Diaz. It first appeared in the Bennington Banner on November 6, 2019

Oct 22, 2019

ACLU of Vermont Statement on Police Bodycam Video at Issue in Doyle v. Burlington Police Department

VTDigger released the police body camera footage at the center of the ACLU’s recent Vermont Supreme Court victory in Doyle v. City of Burlington Police Department. Here is our statement.

Oct 22, 2019

ACLU Statement on Police Bodycam Video at Issue in Doyle v. Burlington Police Department

VTDigger yesterday released the police body camera footage at the center of the ACLU’s recent Vermont Supreme Court victory in Doyle v. City of Burlington Police Department.

Oct 18, 2019

We've got a plan.

Vermonters believe that everyone deserves fair treatment, no matter who they are or where they live -- and right now, our criminal justice system is not working for everyone.

Jun 11, 2019

ACLU Statement on Passage of H.57, Protection of Abortion Rights

Yesterday, H. 57 was signed into law by Vermont Governor Phil Scott. This law preserves the right to reproductive health services like abortion and ensures that no government entity can infringe upon or...