The U.S. Supreme Court and Vermont’s homelessness crisis

This decision is not just inhumane, it also encourages counterproductive public policy.

Grants Pass v. Johnson: What's at Stake for Vermont over image of Supreme Court

What we’re watching during this legislative veto session

Criminalization will not solve the problems we face—but investments in evidence-driven strategies like overdose prevention centers and restorative justice will. 

2024 Policy Priorities: Veto Session

Skoric v. Department of Labor

Penalizing lawful marijuana use is inconsistent with state policy of cannabis legalization.

skoric v department of labor

Community safety solutions

We cannot arrest our way out of the problems we face.

public safety solutions

Vermont needs to invest in people, not prisons

Tell your legislators to reject prison expansion and pursue proven strategies to reduce our reliance on incarceration.

People not prisons

Can we afford Governor Scott's vision for Vermont?

When it comes to investing in our communities, Governor Scott says we can’t afford it. When it comes to more policing and bigger prisons? Apparently, money is no object.

Investing in our communities

Ending cash bail in Vermont

Nobody should be held in prison simply because they don’t have enough money for bail.

Cash bail is unfair and unjust

Building a public health approach to substance use

We need a new approach to this worsening public health crisis—one that centers the dignity and humanity of our loved ones and neighbors.

A public health approach to substance use

Investing in people, not prisons

We need to invest in people, not prisons. Tell your legislator to reject the administration’s prison construction proposal.

People. Not prisons. ACLU-VT Smart Justice logo, over image of prison security fence