U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement – Page 6 – VTDigger

A protester in winter clothing holds a sign calling for the release of Rumeysa Öztürk, Mohsen Mahdawi, and Mahmoud Khalil at an outdoor rally; others and protest signs are visible in the background.

Government & Politics

After immigration judge denied their request, Rümeysa Öztürk’s attorneys ask judge to order her return to Vermont

by Ethan Weinstein April 17, 2025, 5:41 pmApril 17, 2025, 5:42 pm

A person in glasses and a headscarf holds a red apple in an orchard, with a partially lowered mask around their neck. Others are visible in the background among green foliage.

Vermont judge says more evidence needed before ruling on fate of detained Tufts student’s case

by Shaun Robinson April 7, 2025, 5:19 pmApril 7, 2025, 5:19 pm

A woman speaks at a press conference outdoors, surrounded by several people and journalists with cameras and microphones. Brick and glass buildings are in the background.

Tufts graduate student’s detention case to be transferred to Vermont

by Ethan Weinstein April 4, 2025, 5:42 pmApril 6, 2025, 12:50 am

Barbed wire fence with metal posts, set against an overcast sky.

The feds are increasingly relying on Vermont’s prisons for immigration detention

by Ethan Weinstein April 3, 2025, 6:55 amApril 3, 2025, 8:34 am

A border crossing with several lanes, barriers, and parked police vehicles under a canopy. Trees and a building are in the background.

Advocates describe ‘hallmarks of a shift’ in immigrant detentions in Vermont

by Emma Cotton February 14, 2025, 3:14 pmFebruary 14, 2025, 3:50 pm

Three people smiling, with the person in the center wearing a bright orange jacket and a name tag.

Vermont Conversation: One woman’s odyssey from Africa to asylum in Vermont

by David Goodman February 12, 2025, 7:29 pmFebruary 13, 2025, 2:10 pm

Infographic titled "Summary: Proposed Funding Formula" showing base funding, weighted funding calculations, foundation funding, and a list of categorical areas: special education, transportation, etc.

Government & Politics

Final Reading: Lawmakers confront the numbers behind Gov. Phil Scott’s education funding plan

by Ethan Weinstein January 31, 2025, 7:58 pmJanuary 31, 2025, 9:21 pm

Person in a blue jacket and glasses being hugged by another person in a hat and a black jacket outdoors.

Champlain Valley, Chittenden County, Franklin County, Government & Politics, Regional

Colchester asylum-seeker allowed to remain in the US for 6 months, officials say

by Shaun Robinson January 21, 2025, 11:48 amJanuary 21, 2025, 3:11 pm

Champlain Valley, Chittenden County, Public Safety, Regional

Colchester asylum-seeker fears deportation as feds order him to report the day after Donald Trump takes office

by Shaun Robinson January 20, 2025, 4:55 pmJanuary 20, 2025, 4:55 pm

Commentaries: opinion pieces by community members.

T. Elijah Hawkes: What if ICE shows up at school?

by Opinion January 10, 2025, 9:43 amJanuary 10, 2025, 9:56 am

Commentaries: opinion pieces by community members.

Jill Martin Diaz and Phebe Lowry: Greisy Mieja’s story highlights the local impact of national immigration policy

by Opinion July 23, 2024, 6:04 amOctober 24, 2024, 4:58 pm

Two people stand on a snowy hill, smiling for the camera. One adult, in a pink coat and jeans, and a child in a red coat and light pants. Snow-covered trees and a cloudy sky are in the background.

Champlain Valley, Franklin County, Regional

Advocates say Vermont woman was wrongfully deported to Honduras

by Corey McDonald July 17, 2024, 10:28 amJuly 17, 2024, 3:01 pm

A man sitting on a couch with papers in front of him.

Champlain Valley, Chittenden County, Government & Politics, Regional

Feds appear to find wrongdoing in use of controversial restraint on African asylees, including Colchester resident

by Shaun Robinson October 10, 2023, 7:22 pmOctober 10, 2023, 7:22 pm

A sign reads "U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Border Patrol Sector Headquarters, Swanton, Vermont" in front of a building with green lawn and bushes.

Federal immigration authorities send an average of 60 people to Vermont prisons each month

by Ethan Weinstein September 18, 2023, 6:32 pmOctober 21, 2024, 1:55 pm