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.

With this toolkit, the ACLU seeks to provide greater clarity in the context of a shifting federal policy landscape ahead of the 2025-2026 academic year.

No matter what happens in Washington, we should all be free to access identity documents that reflect who we really are. And, it’s why we encourage Vermonters who wish to get or keep their accurate state ID card to consider requesting or renewing it today.

The ACLU of VT navigated a challenging 2025 legislative session, working to advance civil liberties, criminal justice reform, and housing rights amidst new political dynamics and federal pressures.

When tax policies disproportionately benefit the wealthy at the expense of essential public services, it impacts our most vulnerable communities and undermines the very foundations of a just society.

Presidential executive orders, no matter how strongly worded, cannot on their own alter the underlying legal landscape. Private and public entities in Vermont must resist voluntary compliance with unlawful federal directives.

Pride celebrations coming to a town near you this summer and beyond.

The U.S. government’s escalating attacks on noncitizens’ right to free speech should scare us all.

119 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.