News & Commentary

The ACLU of VT navigated a challenging 2025 legislative session, working to advance civil liberties, criminal justice reform, and housing rights amidst new political dynamics and federal pressures.

When tax policies disproportionately benefit the wealthy at the expense of essential public services, it impacts our most vulnerable communities and undermines the very foundations of a just society.

Presidential executive orders, no matter how strongly worded, cannot on their own alter the underlying legal landscape. Private and public entities in Vermont must resist voluntary compliance with unlawful federal directives.

Pride celebrations coming to a town near you this summer and beyond.

Join us for a virtual Action Team meeting on May 14th! Meet our new Policy Advocates, hear about what’s been happening in the State House, our response to the Trump administration, and learn about upcoming volunteer opportunities.

The U.S. government’s escalating attacks on noncitizens’ right to free speech should scare us all.

119 organizations, businesses, and faith communities from across Vermont issued an open letter to Governor Scott and state lawmakers urging them to publicly commit to using the full power of their office to defend our rights, the environment, and our democracy.

President Trump has continued signing executive orders targeting the rights of immigrants, LGBTQ people, and more.

Crossover is the deadline for bills to move from one legislative chamber to the other in order to be passed into law that same year.