Vermont

Vermont Celebrates New Legislation as Major Victory for Cyclists’ Safety and Rights

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Vermont residents are celebrating the recent passage of new legislation aimed at improving safety for cyclists throughout the state. Advocates for biking in the Green Mountain State view these new laws as significant victories for the local cycling community, promising enhancements to both infrastructure and legal protections. Under the new regulations, Vermont plans to invest in better bike lanes and signage, addressing longstanding concerns about cyclist safety on the roads. The state’s commitment to fostering a more bike-friendly environment has garnered praise from numerous cycling organizations, who argue that these changes could encourage more people … Read more

Vermont AG Leads Coalition in Legal Battle Against Trump Administration’s Return of Seized Machine Gun Conversion Devices

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MONTPELIER, Vt. — Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark has joined a multistate lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s decision to return thousands of seized devices that convert semiautomatic rifles into fully automatic weapons. This legal action seeks to stop the revival of a policy that could lead to the widespread distribution of these dangerous tools. The current administration has reversed a policy established during the Biden administration that restricted the return of these machine gun conversion devices, which have been associated with incidents of gun violence. Clark’s decision to participate in the lawsuit reflects growing concerns … Read more

Federal Judge Orders Detained Tufts Student’s Transfer to Vermont Amid Political Controversy

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BOSTON — A federal judge ruled on Thursday that a Tufts University student detained by immigration officials must be transported to Vermont from her current holding facility in Louisiana. The judicial order mandates her transfer to the jurisdiction of Vermont’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), with a compliance deadline set for no later than May 1, 2025. Thirty-year-old Rumeysa Ozturk was arrested near her home in Somerville, Massachusetts, in March and has since been held in a Louisiana detention center. The judge’s initial directive on April 18 to move Ozturk faced resistance, as the Trump … Read more

Judge Orders Detained Tufts Student to be Transferred to Vermont

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A federal judge has ordered that a Tufts University student currently detained in Massachusetts be transferred to a Vermont facility. The decision, aimed at closer proximity to his legal team and support network, marks a significant development in a case that has captured broad attention. The student, whose identity remains confidential due to legal considerations, had been held in Massachusetts on undisclosed charges. According to legal experts, such transfers are often requested to facilitate better communication between defendants and their legal representatives, potentially impacting the outcome of their cases. Legal counsel for the detained student … Read more