ACLU of Vermont
@acluvermont
Defending and advancing civil rights and civil liberties in the courts, in the legislature, and in our communities. Visit acluvt.org to learn more.
No one should live in fear of being physically harmed, unlawfully imprisoned, or torn away from their family based on unconstitutional overreach. Read more about the case at acluvt.org/cases
ACLU affiliates are representing people across the country whose rights have been violated by federal agents’ lawless and violent behavior.
Head to acluvt.org/news for the full step-by-step breakdown on registration, navigating your ballot, key deadlines, and everything you need to get primary-ready. Let’s make our voices heard, Vermont!
Join us in demanding a humane, fair, and realistic approach to homelessness. Add your name to our letter by Monday, and we will submit it on your behalf. Sign the petition at acluvt.org/sign143 to take action before July 27th.
We cannot afford to look away. You can read the full report at aclu.org/publications
Everyone deserves the opportunity to live, work, and live freely. We’ll never stop fighting for that right.
For information on requesting early/absentee ballots, polling locations, and more, visit vote.vermont.gov
Please tell our leaders in Congress that it is time to stop this state-by-state erosion of rights and demand a national standard of dignity and inclusion.
This decision serves as a powerful reminder that our rights are anchored in the Constitution, shielded from the reach of any single administration. The promise of equal citizenship is—and will remain—the law of the land.
The fabric of our nation is woven by the people who call it home, and today, that promise remains intact.
We are closing out Pride Month with deep gratitude for the vibrant, fierce, and loving community we share here in Vermont. Together, we look toward a future where everyone can thrive safely, openly, and joyfully. Thank you for celebrating, protesting, and holding space with us.
These milestones are a powerful reminder of what we can achieve when we come together. To learn more about this legislative session and our ongoing work to build a firewall for freedom, head over to our latest blog to read the full update at acluvt.org/news
Come celebrate community, culture, history, and hope with us. You can find more details and the full event schedule at btvreib.com/juneteenth
To every trans kid in Vermont and across the country: We see you, we love you, and we will never stop fighting for your right to exist safely and joyfully. You are not alone.
This is a win for everyone. To read more about the case and the City's pattern of biased policing at acluvt.org/ja
We are so fortunate for the energy and passion they are bringing to our vital work this summer. Welcome to the team, everyone!
Head to acluvt.org/wrap to get the inside scoop in our comprehensive legislative wrap-up blog and RSVP for our live Zoom briefing with our advocacy team this Thursday, June 11th. We hope to see you then!
We’ve got a lot to cover and even more to do, so don't miss your chance to get the inside scoop and to connect directly with our team! Register today at acluvt.org/2026wrapup
Communities across Vermont are coming together at Pride celebrations, big and small, all summer long. We hope to see you there!
Come celebrate with us from 4-6pm, swing by our table to say hello, and let’s kick off Pride weekend together! We can’t wait to see you there.
Go to acluvt.org/209-227 to contact Governor Scott today. Urge him to sign S.209 and S.227 to safeguard our community spaces.
Please contact your senator(s) and tell them to protect tenant rights by voting “NO” on H. 772.
We need you to take action today. Go to acluvt.org/209-227 to send a message to the governor and urge him to protect our communities.
Take action at aclu.org/stop_ice_attacks and call on Congress to vote no on any new money for ICE and Border Patrol without serious, systemic reform.
Learn more and sign up at acluvt.org/team, then tag a friend or share this post to your story to help us spread the word!
What happens in Louisiana impacts the future of our collective democracy. We stand in solidarity with those fighting racially gerrymandered maps and the erosion of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. The threat to voting rights anywhere is a threat to the foundations of justice everywhere.
This bill will prevent warrantless immigration arrests in public and government-owned buildings, such as schools and hospitals, to ensure all Vermonters can access these locations without fear of unlawful arrest. Go to acluvt.org/S209 to tell your representative to vote YES on S.209!
Join us as we ensure every Vermonter feels equipped with the tools to protect their neighbors and defend our constitutional rights. RSVP today at action.aclu.org/webform/vt-kyr-may-6
To learn more about the downstream effects of these policies and what real, evidence-based solutions look like, read our latest blog at acluvt.org/news