Migrant Justice
Coverage of Migrant Justice in the Nexus archive.
- Across Vermont, networks of volunteers push back on Trump’s immigration enforcement
Volunteers in Vermont, organized through groups like Migrant Justice, have mobilized to counter U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions, including a March 2026 incident in South Burlington where ICE agents targeted a home. The group's rapid response network includes trained volunteers and over 3,500 alert subscribers, reflecting heightened concerns about immigration enforcement under the Trump administration.
- Under Trump, ICE check-ins in Vermont have shifted
Pastor Steven Tendo attended an ICE check-in in Vermont amid increased in-person requirements under the second Trump administration. Asylum seekers and individuals with pending immigration cases in Vermont are now required to check in more frequently in person, with fewer support personnel allowed, marking a shift from prior virtual check-ins.
- International trade organization adds to pressure on Hannaford to join Milk With Dignity
Migrant Justice, a Vermont immigrant activist group, filed a complaint with the OECD against Ahold Delhaize, parent company of Hannaford, over alleged labor abuses in dairy supply chains. The OECD has initiated mediation, with Migrant Justice seeking Hannaford's participation in its 'Milk With Dignity' program to improve worker protections.