ICE does not make our community Safer.
Everyone deserves to feel safe and informed in our community. These resources share clear, accurate information about your rights during interactions with ICE and where to find trusted local support.
💪 Know your rights
ACLU Vermont – Know Your Rights: Immigration Resources – Practical guidance on rights when ICE or law enforcement approach you.
City of Burlington – Legal & Immigration Services Page – Lists local immigration assistance resources, including rights guidance materials and legal support.
🧑⚖️ Legal support
Vermont Legal Aid (Burlington Office) – Offers legal help including civil support and now co-partners on a community immigration law practice with VAAP. Contact: 264 North Winooski Avenue, Burlington, VT 05401; Phone: 802-863-5620.
Vermont Asylum Assistance Project – Provides free or low-cost immigration legal assistance for those at risk of detention or deportation and maintains a resource library of rights info.
📍 Local enforcement info
Burlington Police Policy on ICE Interactions – Burlington police do not participate in federal civil immigration enforcement and focus on safety; officers won’t engage in ICE deportation actions unless required by law.
📊 Tools & tracking
VAAP ICE Tracker – Track reported immigration enforcement activities in Vermont and find links to ICE detainee locators and reporting tools.
Migrant Justice – A Vermont-based immigrant justice organization organizing around rights, protections, and community safety efforts.