Lawmakers press DOC over ICE detainee access, language services and attorney visits DOC leadership defended practices after testimony alleging restricted access for ICE detainees; DOC presented a recent internal review, disputed some earlier statistics, and agreed to standardize signage, interpreter guidance and consider tablets/apps and a working group with advocates.

Vermont's Department of Corrections faces tough questions on detainee access to attorneys and language services after alarming testimony reveals significant gaps.

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Vermont law enforcement faces scrutiny over immigration enforcement practices Vermont police still engage with federal immigration despite weakened protective policies since 2017.

Vermont lawmakers are urgently addressing the troubling intersection of local law enforcement and immigration enforcement, raising critical questions about the rights of immigrant communities.

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Senate Bill S.148 prohibits law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration authorities New legislation prevents law enforcement from aiding federal immigration investigations in Vermont.

Vermont's Senate Bill 148 is shaking up the state by blocking local police from aiding federal immigration enforcement, igniting a fierce debate on public safety and community trust.

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