Migrant Justice Archives - VTDigger

A group of people protest in snowy weather holding signs, including "STOP ICE KIDNAPPINGS," "ICE YA BASTA," and a large yellow banner. Some use umbrellas.

ICE took the wrong people — and got called on it. A reckoning may be coming.

by Auditi Guha, Shane M. Graber and Alan J. Keays March 30, 2026, 8:09 pmMarch 31, 2026, 3:48 pm

A person in a crowd holds up a cardboard sign that says "FREE NACHO" during an outdoor gathering.

Migrant Justice organizer, detained for a second time, is now charged with helping people cross border illegally

by Emma Green March 26, 2026, 6:19 pmMarch 26, 2026, 6:19 pm

Two people walk outside on a snowy day. One person in front wears a dark jacket and covers their mouth; the other behind wears a scarf and smiles. Other people and cars are in the background.

Federal judge releases third of three people detained in South Burlington ICE raid

by Alan J. Keays and Emma Green March 20, 2026, 7:56 pmMarch 20, 2026, 7:56 pm

Ugandan minister Steven Tendo, who faced brutal torture abroad, detained by ICE

by Shaun Robinson February 4, 2026, 1:07 pmFebruary 4, 2026, 5:51 pm

Close-up of an ICE officer’s badge and holstered firearm attached to a belt, partially visible against dark clothing and blue jeans.

Winooski school district rallies to help 2nd-grader detained by ICE

by Auditi Guha December 1, 2025, 8:44 pmDecember 2, 2025, 5:36 pm

Immigration agents detain several people at Vermont gas station, advocates say

by Auditi Guha November 6, 2025, 6:16 pmNovember 7, 2025, 3:52 pm

Close-up of a person wearing a vest labeled "POLICE ICE" with an ICE officer badge and a Motorola radio microphone attached.

Two women arrested by ICE agents in Manchester

by Greta Solsaa August 27, 2025, 6:59 pmAugust 27, 2025, 7:40 pm

For Vermont Green FC, soccer and social advocacy go hand in hand

by Theo Wells-Spackman August 10, 2025, 8:36 amAugust 8, 2025, 7:38 pm

A large outdoor sign reads "Lamell Lumber Corp." and "Hemlock Lumber Raised Flower Beds," standing on a grassy lawn beside a white house.

Chittenden County

Federal immigration officers arrest migrant workers during targeted raid at Essex lumberyard

by Alice Finno August 8, 2025, 6:20 pmAugust 8, 2025, 6:20 pm

Several people stand next to a yellow car on a sunny day; one person is hugging themselves and looking down, while others stand nearby, some with folded arms.

Community celebrates as two immigrants return home after ICE check-ins

by Charlotte Oliver July 21, 2025, 7:05 pmJuly 22, 2025, 10:34 am

A crowd gathers at an outdoor protest holding signs, including ones that read “ICE OUT OF VT NOW” and “NOT ONE MORE.” A person speaks into a microphone at the center.

Government & Politics

Two immigrant leaders, detained at traffic stop in June, granted bond

by Austyn Gaffney July 10, 2025, 7:51 pmJuly 10, 2025, 7:53 pm

A person holds a banner that reads "FREE HEIDI FREE NACHO!" and part of the word "VIVIENDA," with their hands visible in front of their torso.

Government & Politics

‘Fishing expedition’: How one Vermont traffic stop raises questions about racial profiling and illegal border crossings

by Austyn Gaffney and Henry Fernandez July 9, 2025, 12:59 pmJuly 10, 2025, 11:24 am

Text reading "Commentaries" and "Opinion pieces by community members" with a speech bubble icon.

Brissia Hernandez and Heidi Perez: Students like us will finally be able to go to college in the state

by Opinion July 4, 2025, 7:07 amJuly 3, 2025, 11:45 am

Five people work at two tables with computers, printers, and various equipment in a room with wooden floors and large windows with tan curtains.

Washington County

Despite fear, migrant community gathers for vital services in Montpelier

by The Montpelier Bridge June 25, 2025, 6:31 pmAugust 4, 2025, 4:47 pm