Immigration and Customs Enforcement Archives - VTDigger

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Government & Politics

ICE recently arrested at least 9 people in Vermont as the agency appears to ramp up immigration enforcement across the state

by Grace Bertrand August 14, 2026, 6:52 pmAugust 19, 2026, 11:17 am

Two armed law enforcement officers in tactical gear walk between SUVs on a wet street, appearing to respond to an active situation.

ICE agents arrest several in Londonderry operation

by Tsehai Alfred August 7, 2026, 3:05 pmAugust 7, 2026, 5:24 pm

Four uniformed officers carry a person out of a building entrance while another officer stands nearby. A sign with writing is visible on the left side of the image.

Protesters again block access to ICE surveillance hub in Williston, prompting arrests

by Shaun Robinson July 24, 2026, 2:05 pmJuly 24, 2026, 5:48 pm

A man speaks into a microphone at an outdoor protest, with people holding signs and a prominent "Abolish ICE" sign visible in the background.

Federal appeals court overturns Vermont judge’s ruling that released Mohsen Mahdawi

by Shaun Robinson July 21, 2026, 12:52 pmJuly 21, 2026, 5:30 pm

Two police officers face a crowd of people outdoors; one older woman is crying while another woman speaks to an officer.

The cumulative weight of standing there

by Shane M. Graber July 17, 2026, 7:45 amJuly 17, 2026, 9:42 am

A man speaks at a podium with microphones, surrounded by a group of people in formal attire in a room with ornate decor and a large painting on the wall.

Government & Politics

Vermont Immigration Legal Defense Fund surpasses its $1 million goal year after founding

by Tsehai Alfred June 15, 2026, 6:20 pmJune 15, 2026, 6:20 pm

Law enforcement officers in riot gear face protesters wearing masks and goggles. Some protesters wear plastic coverings and appear to be shouting or gesturing.

Burlington officials defend police actions during ICE raid, but Police Commission pushes back

by Emma Green June 4, 2026, 6:40 pmJune 4, 2026, 6:40 pm

A man stands on a grassy lawn in front of a white house with the number 337 visible beside the door. The sun is shining, and other houses are visible in the background.

‘The worst thing that has happened to me’: Honduran immigrant shares his experience of the South Burlington ICE raid

by Auditi Guha June 1, 2026, 9:01 amMay 29, 2026, 6:03 pm

Two armed law enforcement officers in tactical gear walk between SUVs on a wet street, appearing to respond to an active situation.

Government & Politics

Vermont House stops short of unmasking ICE, dividing House Democrats

by Charlotte Oliver May 20, 2026, 6:42 pmMay 21, 2026, 6:05 pm

Four uniformed police officers carry a man out of a building through glass doors on a concrete walkway.

Four arrested at protest against ICE at Williston facility

by Emma Green May 14, 2026, 5:35 pmMay 14, 2026, 5:35 pm

Brick building

Man wanted in ICE raids is a no-show in court on unrelated charge

by Alan J. Keays May 11, 2026, 4:52 pmMay 11, 2026, 4:52 pm

A group of heavily armed police officers in tactical gear stand in formation outdoors near a sign and a crowd.

A major Vermont employer supplies helmets used by ICE

by Brendan Rose April 30, 2026, 7:14 amApril 30, 2026, 6:34 am

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Burlington police refused to meet protesters at the table, rejecting a chance for real dialogue

by Robert Langellier April 27, 2026, 5:49 pmApril 27, 2026, 5:50 pm

Police officers stand amid a crowd of protesters, some wearing masks and holding plastic sheets, on a cloudy day with bare trees in the background.

ICE pushed ahead over state and local objections as Dorset Street raid escalated, police reviews conclude

by Alan J. Keays April 17, 2026, 7:50 pmApril 17, 2026, 7:59 pm