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.

In its current form, S.254 attempts to build on Vermont Supreme Court precedent, though it does not end qualified immunity for police who violate Vermonters’ rights, as proposed in the original draft of the bill.

Measure to protect abortion access in Vermont is headed to voters in November

Federal lawsuit challenges Vermont statute that impermissibly restricts online speech

Case challenges abuse of power by Vermont State Police Trooper