Press Releases

ACLU Statement on Vermont’s Response to Title VI Certification Request

The Trump administration’s goal here is no secret: it has openly announced its intention to brazenly weaponize Title VI as leverage to coerce schools into abandoning speech, ideas, and practices the administration does not like through an interpretation of the statute that prohibits DEI.

More Than 100 Vermont Organizations Urge Governor and Legislators to “Speak Up and Take Action” to Defend Democracy

Vermont businesses, faith communities, and nonprofits call for strong, responsive state leadership amid “rapidly escalating constitutional crisis”

ACLU Sends Letter of Support to Universities in Vermont Urging Them to Protect Campus Speech

Following White House actions targeting dissent, the ACLU is issuing guidance to colleges and universities affirming their constitutional obligation to protect students’ free speech rights.

ACLU, Pregnancy Justice Sue Vermont DCF for Violating Reproductive Liberty Amendment, Rights of Pregnant Vermonters

Abetted by service providers, state agency secretly investigated expectant parent, lied to a state court to obtain custody of her fetus, and attempted to force her to undergo a cesarean surgery; case points to systemic lack of accountability in Vermont’s child protection system

ACLU Vermont Statement on November Election Results

As a nonpartisan, government accountability organization, the ACLU of Vermont is clear-eyed about the threat President-elect Trump poses to our nation and our state.

ACLU Urges State Leaders to Prepare for Impacts of Election on Vermonters’ Rights and Liberties  

New guidance for policymakers and the public on defending fundamental freedoms post-election. 

ACLU Authors Letter to Municipalities Urging Respect for Rights and Liberties of Unhoused Vermonters

An ongoing state policy failure is not an excuse to deny the rights, dignity, and humanity of unsheltered community members
Issue Areas: Housing

ACLU Statement on Unsheltering of Vermonters Experiencing Homelessness

In the face of a crushing housing crisis, state leaders are not adequately supporting our local communities or the safety and dignity of unhoused Vermonters.
Issue Areas: Housing

Court Rejects City of Burlington’s Attempt to Dismiss Case Alleging Discrimination and Use of Force Against 14-year-old

Siding with ACLU, the Court refuses qualified immunity defense and allows claims of excessive force, racial bias, and disability discrimination to proceed