ACLU of Vermont
@acluvermont.bsky.social
Defending and advancing civil rights and civil liberties in the courts, in the legislature, and in our communities.
Visit acluvt.org to learn more.
Visit acluvt.org to learn more.
Freedom and Unity. Faced with unprecedented threats to our democracy, the people of Vermont are drawing on these shared values and traditions to counter the federal government’s abuse of power.
November 19, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Freedom and Unity. Faced with unprecedented threats to our democracy, the people of Vermont are drawing on these shared values and traditions to counter the federal government’s abuse of power.
"The obstacles we face are daunting and the outcomes are uncertain, but to prevail, we must continually remember our collective power—and use it." - James Duff Lyall, Executive Director
November 18, 2025 at 3:52 PM
"The obstacles we face are daunting and the outcomes are uncertain, but to prevail, we must continually remember our collective power—and use it." - James Duff Lyall, Executive Director
We know that Supreme Court law and procedures are complicated, and you shouldn't need a law degree to understand how the Court is shaping your rights.
November 3, 2025 at 11:20 PM
We know that Supreme Court law and procedures are complicated, and you shouldn't need a law degree to understand how the Court is shaping your rights.
The Advocacy Academy kicks off this Thursday with our first session! There is still time to register for this four-part series.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect, learn, and deepen your impact.
To learn more about this series and register for your spot, visit acluvt.org/news
Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect, learn, and deepen your impact.
To learn more about this series and register for your spot, visit acluvt.org/news
October 28, 2025 at 5:55 PM
The Advocacy Academy kicks off this Thursday with our first session! There is still time to register for this four-part series.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect, learn, and deepen your impact.
To learn more about this series and register for your spot, visit acluvt.org/news
Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect, learn, and deepen your impact.
To learn more about this series and register for your spot, visit acluvt.org/news
Last Thursday's Annual Meeting was a powerful convergence of celebration, community, and commitment to the crucial work that lies ahead. We were thrilled and deeply honored to host our largest attendance ever!
To read the full review in our latest blog post, visit acluvt.org/news
To read the full review in our latest blog post, visit acluvt.org/news
October 23, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Last Thursday's Annual Meeting was a powerful convergence of celebration, community, and commitment to the crucial work that lies ahead. We were thrilled and deeply honored to host our largest attendance ever!
To read the full review in our latest blog post, visit acluvt.org/news
To read the full review in our latest blog post, visit acluvt.org/news
A friendly heads-up: The Advocacy Academy is almost here! Our new vital training series begins in one week. Don't forget to register for this four-part series held on Thursday evenings starting October 30th.
To learn more about this series and register for your spot, visit acluvt.org/news
To learn more about this series and register for your spot, visit acluvt.org/news
October 22, 2025 at 3:16 PM
A friendly heads-up: The Advocacy Academy is almost here! Our new vital training series begins in one week. Don't forget to register for this four-part series held on Thursday evenings starting October 30th.
To learn more about this series and register for your spot, visit acluvt.org/news
To learn more about this series and register for your spot, visit acluvt.org/news
The evidence is all around us that, despite Vermont leaders’ official statements, racism is alive and well and continues to perpetuate real harm in our communities. www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/2...
Vermont state senator says he hasn’t decided if he’ll resign over racist Young Republicans chat
Sen. Samuel Douglass said he was unaware of the “disgusting comments” made by his colleagues in his first public comment since Politico published a leaked message thread with members of Young Republic...
www.vermontpublic.org
October 15, 2025 at 11:46 PM
The evidence is all around us that, despite Vermont leaders’ official statements, racism is alive and well and continues to perpetuate real harm in our communities. www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/2...
We are deeply saddened to learn the Pride Center of Vermont is pausing its operations. Our hearts go out to the staff, volunteers, and supporters who have worked tirelessly to sustain the organization’s educational, public health, and community-building programs and services over the years.
October 10, 2025 at 12:40 AM
We are deeply saddened to learn the Pride Center of Vermont is pausing its operations. Our hearts go out to the staff, volunteers, and supporters who have worked tirelessly to sustain the organization’s educational, public health, and community-building programs and services over the years.
The Advocacy Academy begins in a few weeks!
This is your opportunity to connect, learn, and deepen your understanding of how to create change in our current political environment.
To learn more and to RSVP for your spot, visit acluvt.org/news.
The time to act is now!
This is your opportunity to connect, learn, and deepen your understanding of how to create change in our current political environment.
To learn more and to RSVP for your spot, visit acluvt.org/news.
The time to act is now!
October 7, 2025 at 2:53 PM
The Advocacy Academy begins in a few weeks!
This is your opportunity to connect, learn, and deepen your understanding of how to create change in our current political environment.
To learn more and to RSVP for your spot, visit acluvt.org/news.
The time to act is now!
This is your opportunity to connect, learn, and deepen your understanding of how to create change in our current political environment.
To learn more and to RSVP for your spot, visit acluvt.org/news.
The time to act is now!
We're counting down the days until we gather at the beautiful Barr Hill by Caledonia Spirits in Montpelier!
We invite you to spend an evening celebrating our progress and recharging your commitment.
Spots are going quickly, so don't miss out—RSVP today to save your spot at acluvt.org/AM25.
We invite you to spend an evening celebrating our progress and recharging your commitment.
Spots are going quickly, so don't miss out—RSVP today to save your spot at acluvt.org/AM25.
October 2, 2025 at 6:58 PM
We're counting down the days until we gather at the beautiful Barr Hill by Caledonia Spirits in Montpelier!
We invite you to spend an evening celebrating our progress and recharging your commitment.
Spots are going quickly, so don't miss out—RSVP today to save your spot at acluvt.org/AM25.
We invite you to spend an evening celebrating our progress and recharging your commitment.
Spots are going quickly, so don't miss out—RSVP today to save your spot at acluvt.org/AM25.
The ACLU of Vermont and our partners are at the Second Circuit Court of Appeals today, demanding justice for our clients Rümeysa Öztürk and Mohsen Mahdawi.
We'll never stop fighting for our constitutional rights.
Read more about these two cases in our most recent blog at acluvt.org/news
We'll never stop fighting for our constitutional rights.
Read more about these two cases in our most recent blog at acluvt.org/news
September 30, 2025 at 5:44 PM
The ACLU of Vermont and our partners are at the Second Circuit Court of Appeals today, demanding justice for our clients Rümeysa Öztürk and Mohsen Mahdawi.
We'll never stop fighting for our constitutional rights.
Read more about these two cases in our most recent blog at acluvt.org/news
We'll never stop fighting for our constitutional rights.
Read more about these two cases in our most recent blog at acluvt.org/news
Our ACLU of Vermont Annual Meeting is weeks away! Join us at Barr Hill by Caledonia Spirits in Montpelier. Hear from our team and mingle with fellow Vermonters committed to defending democracy.
Don't miss out—RSVP today to save your spot at acluvt.org/AM25.
See you soon!
Don't miss out—RSVP today to save your spot at acluvt.org/AM25.
See you soon!
September 26, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Our ACLU of Vermont Annual Meeting is weeks away! Join us at Barr Hill by Caledonia Spirits in Montpelier. Hear from our team and mingle with fellow Vermonters committed to defending democracy.
Don't miss out—RSVP today to save your spot at acluvt.org/AM25.
See you soon!
Don't miss out—RSVP today to save your spot at acluvt.org/AM25.
See you soon!
We're fighting for reproductive justice in Vermont. Our client, A.V., had her rights violated when DCF secretly surveilled her pregnancy, lied to a judge, & took legal custody of her fetus. Now, DCF and their partners want to dismiss our lawsuit.
To read more about this case, visit acluvt.org/news.
To read more about this case, visit acluvt.org/news.
September 26, 2025 at 12:28 AM
We're fighting for reproductive justice in Vermont. Our client, A.V., had her rights violated when DCF secretly surveilled her pregnancy, lied to a judge, & took legal custody of her fetus. Now, DCF and their partners want to dismiss our lawsuit.
To read more about this case, visit acluvt.org/news.
To read more about this case, visit acluvt.org/news.
Join us for the Advocacy Academy, our new virtual training series!
The ACLU of Vermont is launching this series to empower everyone to become effective advocates for civil rights and liberties.
To learn more about this series and RSVP for your spot, visit acluvt.org/news.
The ACLU of Vermont is launching this series to empower everyone to become effective advocates for civil rights and liberties.
To learn more about this series and RSVP for your spot, visit acluvt.org/news.
September 25, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Join us for the Advocacy Academy, our new virtual training series!
The ACLU of Vermont is launching this series to empower everyone to become effective advocates for civil rights and liberties.
To learn more about this series and RSVP for your spot, visit acluvt.org/news.
The ACLU of Vermont is launching this series to empower everyone to become effective advocates for civil rights and liberties.
To learn more about this series and RSVP for your spot, visit acluvt.org/news.
Join us at St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Brattleboro on Tuesday, September 30th, to come together and learn your responsibilities in protecting your community.
We will be hosting a training session on what to do if ICE comes to your church or place of worship.
We hope to see you there!
We will be hosting a training session on what to do if ICE comes to your church or place of worship.
We hope to see you there!
September 22, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Join us at St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Brattleboro on Tuesday, September 30th, to come together and learn your responsibilities in protecting your community.
We will be hosting a training session on what to do if ICE comes to your church or place of worship.
We hope to see you there!
We will be hosting a training session on what to do if ICE comes to your church or place of worship.
We hope to see you there!
Application Review: Begins on September 19th
To strengthen our capacity during this critical period, we are hiring a full-time, salaried Field manager with approved funding for the next three years.
For more information about the position, please visit acluvt.org/jobs.
To strengthen our capacity during this critical period, we are hiring a full-time, salaried Field manager with approved funding for the next three years.
For more information about the position, please visit acluvt.org/jobs.
September 18, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Application Review: Begins on September 19th
To strengthen our capacity during this critical period, we are hiring a full-time, salaried Field manager with approved funding for the next three years.
For more information about the position, please visit acluvt.org/jobs.
To strengthen our capacity during this critical period, we are hiring a full-time, salaried Field manager with approved funding for the next three years.
For more information about the position, please visit acluvt.org/jobs.
Trans youth are deeply valued members of our community who are deserving of inclusion, care, and celebration. While this ruling is disappointing, it’s important to underscore that the court did not rule against Vermont’s policy of including trans kids in school sports.
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Vermont Christian school that forfeited game over transgender player wins appeal to rejoin state athletics - VTDigger
Mid Vermont Christian School sued the state and Vermont Principals’ Association after it was barred from participating in state sports following its refusal to compete against a transgender athlete.
vtdigger.org
September 10, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Trans youth are deeply valued members of our community who are deserving of inclusion, care, and celebration. While this ruling is disappointing, it’s important to underscore that the court did not rule against Vermont’s policy of including trans kids in school sports.
vtdigger.org/2025/09/09/v...
vtdigger.org/2025/09/09/v...
In its public comment to the Vermont Criminal Justice Council, the ACLU is calling on the state to build on its landmark Fair and Impartial Policing Policy (FIPP) to limit local entanglement in federal deportation efforts.
Read more about this in our latest blog post at acluvt.org/news.
Read more about this in our latest blog post at acluvt.org/news.
September 8, 2025 at 10:44 PM
In its public comment to the Vermont Criminal Justice Council, the ACLU is calling on the state to build on its landmark Fair and Impartial Policing Policy (FIPP) to limit local entanglement in federal deportation efforts.
Read more about this in our latest blog post at acluvt.org/news.
Read more about this in our latest blog post at acluvt.org/news.
The ACLU of Vermont stands with LGBTQ+ students and their supporting communities, and we will be walking at Burlington Pride tomorrow. We'd love for you to stop by our table to say hello!
Want to learn how you can support the LGBTQ+ community in Vermont? Visit acluvt.org to learn more.
Want to learn how you can support the LGBTQ+ community in Vermont? Visit acluvt.org to learn more.
September 6, 2025 at 3:10 PM
The ACLU of Vermont stands with LGBTQ+ students and their supporting communities, and we will be walking at Burlington Pride tomorrow. We'd love for you to stop by our table to say hello!
Want to learn how you can support the LGBTQ+ community in Vermont? Visit acluvt.org to learn more.
Want to learn how you can support the LGBTQ+ community in Vermont? Visit acluvt.org to learn more.
The ACLU of Vermont team invites you to our Annual Meeting at the beautiful Barr Hill by Caledonia Spirits in Montpelier!
To learn more about the event and RSVP today to save your spot at acluvt.org/AM25.
To learn more about the event and RSVP today to save your spot at acluvt.org/AM25.
September 5, 2025 at 2:40 PM
The ACLU of Vermont team invites you to our Annual Meeting at the beautiful Barr Hill by Caledonia Spirits in Montpelier!
To learn more about the event and RSVP today to save your spot at acluvt.org/AM25.
To learn more about the event and RSVP today to save your spot at acluvt.org/AM25.
We’ve just sent our Back to School Toolkit, which offers updated guidance, to Vermont school leaders, educators, and partners, outlining the legal obligations – and opportunities – that schools have to protect students' rights.
Learn more and download the toolkit at acluvt.org/news.
Learn more and download the toolkit at acluvt.org/news.
August 28, 2025 at 12:33 PM
We’ve just sent our Back to School Toolkit, which offers updated guidance, to Vermont school leaders, educators, and partners, outlining the legal obligations – and opportunities – that schools have to protect students' rights.
Learn more and download the toolkit at acluvt.org/news.
Learn more and download the toolkit at acluvt.org/news.
In response to rising threats to our civil rights and civil liberties here in Vermont, we are looking for a Field Manager to join our team.
This is a full-time, salaried position with funding approved for the next 3 years.
For more information about the position, please visit acluvt.org/careers.
This is a full-time, salaried position with funding approved for the next 3 years.
For more information about the position, please visit acluvt.org/careers.
August 21, 2025 at 11:42 PM
In response to rising threats to our civil rights and civil liberties here in Vermont, we are looking for a Field Manager to join our team.
This is a full-time, salaried position with funding approved for the next 3 years.
For more information about the position, please visit acluvt.org/careers.
This is a full-time, salaried position with funding approved for the next 3 years.
For more information about the position, please visit acluvt.org/careers.
ICYMI: Last week, Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas announced that her office would not share sensitive voter information with the Trump administration.
We applaud Secretary Copeland Hanzas decision to protect Vermonters' right to privacy.
vtdigger.org/2025/08/13/v...
We applaud Secretary Copeland Hanzas decision to protect Vermonters' right to privacy.
vtdigger.org/2025/08/13/v...
Vermont secretary of state says she won’t share voter data with Trump administration - VTDigger
Existing state law “specifically prohibits” sharing sensitive data about voters with the federal government, Sarah Copeland Hanzas said.
vtdigger.org
August 19, 2025 at 11:56 PM
ICYMI: Last week, Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas announced that her office would not share sensitive voter information with the Trump administration.
We applaud Secretary Copeland Hanzas decision to protect Vermonters' right to privacy.
vtdigger.org/2025/08/13/v...
We applaud Secretary Copeland Hanzas decision to protect Vermonters' right to privacy.
vtdigger.org/2025/08/13/v...
We should all have access to accurate IDs. From opening a bank account or driving to booking a hotel, purchasing alcohol, or even getting a library card, they're essential to public life.
Thanks to a new Vermont law, all residents can now renew their state ID early.
Thanks to a new Vermont law, all residents can now renew their state ID early.
August 12, 2025 at 3:43 PM
We should all have access to accurate IDs. From opening a bank account or driving to booking a hotel, purchasing alcohol, or even getting a library card, they're essential to public life.
Thanks to a new Vermont law, all residents can now renew their state ID early.
Thanks to a new Vermont law, all residents can now renew their state ID early.
President Trump is trying to use the National Guard and active-duty military troops to help carry out his cruel mass deportation campaign. We're glad to see Vermont's governor has refused to go along — that's the kind of leadership we need and deserve.
www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/2...
www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/2...
Phil Scott declines Pentagon request to use Vermont National Guard at ICE facilities
The U.S. Department of Defense was seeking 12 Guard members to assist with administrative, logistical and clerical duties inside federal immigration detention facilities, according to a governor’s aid...
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July 31, 2025 at 3:52 PM
President Trump is trying to use the National Guard and active-duty military troops to help carry out his cruel mass deportation campaign. We're glad to see Vermont's governor has refused to go along — that's the kind of leadership we need and deserve.
www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/2...
www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/2...