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Advocates tell Senate Judiciary they documented a surge in immigration enforcement in Vermont
Summary
Advocates testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee said Vermont has seen a large increase in interior immigration‑enforcement actions—described as a 'tenfold increase'—including workplace raids, traffic stops and unmarked vehicles, and urged state protections to limit harm to communities.
Will Lambach, identified in the transcript as representing an advocacy organization, told the Senate Judiciary Committee on Jan. 14 that his group has documented a marked increase in interior immigration enforcement in Vermont and urged state action to protect residents.
“We’ve seen more than a tenfold increase in immigration‑enforcement activity,” Lambach said, describing recent workplace raids, traffic stops, stakeouts and home detentions. He…
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