U.S. Department of Homeland Security Archives - VTDigger

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

A person wearing glasses and a light blue hijab speaks while holding papers, standing in front of a building.

Immigration court blocks deportation of Turkish student who was detained in Vermont

by Shaun Robinson February 10, 2026, 5:00 pmFebruary 10, 2026, 5:00 pm

Protesters hold signs and a large illuminated peace symbol at a demonstration against ICE and mass surveillance.

Government & Politics

Gov. Scott calls on Trump to ‘pause’ immigration crackdown after agents kill Minnesota man

by Charlotte Oliver January 26, 2026, 11:09 amJanuary 27, 2026, 12:00 pm

Northwest State Correctional Facility

Judge grants bond to Palestinian man after 15 months in detention

by Alice Finno November 6, 2025, 7:09 pmNovember 6, 2025, 7:12 pm

Split image of two women speaking at podiums; the woman on the left has long dark hair, the woman on the right has shoulder-length blonde hair. Both are wearing business attire.

Government & Politics

Vermont joins lawsuit against new restrictions on federal homeland security and emergency grant funding

by Olivia Gieger September 30, 2025, 7:30 pmSeptember 30, 2025, 7:31 pm

A woman sits at a desk working on a laptop in a home office with shelves, a printer, and office supplies visible in the background.

Government & Politics

As cases surge, the few immigration attorneys in Vermont struggle to keep pace

by Alice Finno August 5, 2025, 6:51 pmAugust 6, 2025, 8:26 am

Two photos show a person standing near a white van in a parking lot at night, with another person visible inside a building above.

Video: Activists sound alarm over immigrant detainee transfers through nonpublic side door of Burlington airport

by Austyn Gaffney August 1, 2025, 8:03 pmAugust 1, 2025, 8:09 pm

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 woman speaks into a microphone while seated on a panel with four others. A large video screen behind them shows virtual participants. Audience members are seated in the foreground.

Government & Politics

Trump’s most sweeping travel ban yet draws anxiety, criticism in Vermont

by Auditi Guha June 6, 2025, 6:46 pmJune 6, 2025, 6:49 pm

A group of people march outdoors holding signs with messages about borders, inclusion, and humanity; trees and a building are visible in the background.

Vermont sanctuary jurisdictions respond to Homeland Security list, say policies comply with federal law

by Auditi Guha May 30, 2025, 7:09 pmMay 30, 2025, 7:09 pm

Four FEMA personnel walk down a gravel path surrounded by trees, wearing uniforms with "FEMA" on the back.

‘We need help’: While tallying recent assistance, Vermont officials consider a future without FEMA

by Olivia Gieger May 29, 2025, 5:52 amJune 6, 2025, 10:38 am

Sign for the Department of Homeland Security outside a brick building, with a group of people standing nearby.

Ex-union president for Homeland Security workers in Vermont avoids prison in embezzling case

by Alan J. Keays May 22, 2025, 5:58 pmMay 22, 2025, 5:58 pm

Stone building with multiple windows and a white section on the left. Grass field in front with picnic tables, trees, and a concrete walkway. Overcast sky.

Trump administration reverses course on international student visa crackdown

by Auditi Guha April 25, 2025, 5:40 pmApril 25, 2025, 5:56 pm