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People Power Can Rebuild Our Democracy

By: James Lyall, Executive Director at the ACLU of Vermont 
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The Gavel: A SCOTUS Primer (Issue 1)

Through this series, we'll be demystifying Supreme Court procedures, introducing you to some of the most important civil rights and civil liberties cases of the year, summarizing oral arguments, and breaking down the big decisions, including their impact on Vermonters—all in language that is (hopefully) a bit easier to understand.
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The road to justice runs through Vermont

This spring, Vermont—and with it, our small ACLU affiliate—found itself as an unlikely epicenter in President Trump’s efforts to silence, intimidate, and deport noncitizens for their constitutionally protected speech. Our work fighting for Mohsen and Rümeysa continues this fall.
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An open letter to state leaders

175 organizations, businesses, and faith communities from across Vermont issued an open letter to Governor Scott and state lawmakers urging them to publicly commit to using the full power of their office to defend our rights, the environment, and our democracy.