News & Commentary

When local police get mixed up in deportation, civil rights violations are the inevitable result—which is why we’re suing the Essex County Sheriff’s Department for its records on immigration enforcement.

While the challenges we face are daunting, our accomplishments over the past year show how much is possible when we work together for a more just, inclusive, and equitable Vermont.

This is an especially important time for "we the people" to get involved with the ACLU-VT and our vital work to protect civil liberties under a second Trump term.

Together, we are powerful enough to change the course of our nation’s history and defend our most fundamental rights and freedoms.

In this moment, we encourage you to look to the pillars of support we have here in Vermont and to show up for them however you can—by volunteering, making a donation, or spreading the word about their work.

In the face of unprecedented threats to our most fundamental freedoms and our very democracy, the ACLU of Vermont and our colleagues at ACLU affiliates across the country have been hard at work preparing for the 2024 election and its aftermath.

Join us as we collaborate with local LGBTQ+ organizations to create spaces where queer folks can explore what autonomy and freedom mean to them through crafting & creating art.

In a state that prides itself on its compassion and mutual support, everyone should have a safe and secure place to live. The people of Vermont broadly agree that we need humane, long-term solutions to the state’s housing crisis—and continued funding for emergency housing in the meantime. 

The general election is just two months away, which means now is the time to make your voting plan!