Reports of targeted harassment and bullying directed towards a trans student at Randolph Union Middle/High School are deeply upsetting and, unfortunately, all too common in Vermont and across the country

State’s refusal to disclose which records it withheld is clear violation of Vermont Public Records Act

Ten of seventeen candidates refuse to answer questions; results published on ACLU Vermont website ahead of August 9 primary

The Supreme Court issued a ruling today overturning Roe v. Wade — the landmark decision recognizing the constitutional right to abortion nearly 50 years ago

Investigation again raises questions about whether prosecutors are meeting constitutional obligation to identify and report dishonest cops

H.505 would have created a panel of harm reduction, addiction, prevention, and law enforcement experts to advise the State on how to transition away from criminalizing people with substance use disorder

New initiative highlights policies and practices of Vermont state’s attorneys ahead of 2022 elections

This statement was issued by ACLU of Vermont executive director James Lyall in response to reports of a leaked draft opinion from the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade.

S.254, which would have ended qualified immunity for police in Vermont, passed its second reading in the Vermont House of Representatives. In its current form, the bill calls for an independent legal analysis of qualified immunity.