Press Releases

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.

Statement on the Pride Center of Vermont's Operational Pause

Our hearts go out to the staff, volunteers, and supporters who have worked tirelessly to sustain the organization’s educational, public health, and community-building programs and services over the years.

Appeals Court Hears Arguments on Behalf of Mohsen Mahdawi, Rümeysa Öztürk

Second Circuit Court of Appeals to weigh whether courts can review unconstitutional detentions

City of Newport to Stop Issuing Trespass Notices on Public Property Following Settlement with ACLU Client

The City also formally welcomed Mr. Cappello back to Newport and awarded him $30,000 following retaliatory “no trespass” order in 2021

ACLU Urges Vermont Policymakers to Strengthen Key Immigrants’ Rights Protections

As federal government pursues extreme anti-immigrant agenda, state-level safeguards are more critical than ever.

ACLU of Vermont Issues New Guidance on Students’ Rights for Vermont Schools

Back-to-school toolkit for K-12 schools addresses privacy protections and free speech, LGBTQ+ and immigrants’ rights.

Statement on Supreme Court Decision in U.S. v. Skrmetti

Court ruling allows Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care to stand, though treatment remains available in Vermont.

In New Legal Guidance, ACLU of Vermont Urges Public and Private Entities to Resist Voluntary Compliance with Unlawful Federal Executive Actions

Constitutional experts call on institutions to uphold existing obligations under state and federal law when faced with potentially unlawful federal directives.

Statement on Governor Scott’s veto of H.91

Veto of essential emergency housing program reforms endorses a continuation of under-resourced hotel/motel voucher program.
Issue Areas: Housing