Our systems are in trouble. Recent detentions of legally present individuals, including a Turkish doctoral student and a Palestinian resident of Vermont, raise urgent questions about whether our institutions are upholding core American principles like due process, free speech, and equal protection under the law.
These aren’t just immigration cases. They’re about whether people in Vermont and across the United States can rely on our legal systems to work fairly, regardless of their background or beliefs.
When due process breaks down close to home