Our state can be part of the first line of defense against federal abuse of power—but lawmakers need to hear from you! Join the fight to Build a Firewall for Freedom and urge your leaders to pass these protections at acluvt.org/firewall

Our Firewall for Freedom campaign aims to protect us from unlawful federal interference and abuse of power. When our state refuses to be complicit in unconstitutional acts, when our leaders create legal protections for our communities, and when neighbors look out for each other—democracy endures.

Read the letter and add your voice at acluvt.org/news.
Contact your lawmakers and the Governor to share this crucial message!

Over 175 organizations, businesses, and faith communities from across Vermont came together in solidarity to issue an open letter to Governor Scott and state lawmakers urging them to publicly commit to using the full power of their office to defend our rights, the environment, and our democracy.

Read the full op-ed at acluvt.org/news

The collective strength of people and communities remains the most critical force for resistance. From successful court battles to local protests and leaders refusing to comply with unlawful federal demands, these efforts are defending our constitutional foundations.

In the face of executive overreach and efforts to undermine democracy, where does our true power lie?

Throughout this series, we'll be breaking down the big cases, recapping oral arguments, and demystifying Court procedures. And when decisions drop, we'll translate the legalese and explain what these outcomes really mean for Vermont. Check out the first issue below!

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To help Vermonters learn what's happening at the Court and what's at stake, the ACLU of Vermont is excited to announce the release of The Gavel, a new blog that explores the most important civil rights and civil liberties cases on the docket.

We appreciate our allies who have led the charge to fight these harms, but we need all our elected officials to take a stand and address the racism embedded in our systems and institutions. Now is not the time for platitudes—it is a time for leadership and action.

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The Pride Center announced its decision to pause operations and shared details about an emergency fundraising effort to fill its $350,000 gap here: www.pridecentervt.org/2025/10/09/p...

Queer and trans Vermonters need and deserve access to spaces where they can seek refuge and be fully seen and celebrated for who they are. That is what the Pride Center has offered for over two decades. As the fight for liberation continues, we will honor their vital legacy.

This is an especially difficult time for Vermont to lose a pillar of the state’s queer and trans community, as LGBTQIA+ communities nationwide face growing threats to their rights and dignity.