«Besides recounting acts of violence, dozens who spoke Tuesday said state and local police violated Vermont’s fair and impartial policing policy, which generally bars officers from “facilitating” civil immigration enforcement.

Lambek said police clearly coordinated with federal agents. He called previous statements from law enforcement officials an example of “victim blaming and outright misdirection.”»
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Protesters tell lawmakers they were choked, assaulted by officers during South Burlington immigration operation

About 200 people gathered Tuesday evening in the House chamber, where many described acts of brutality and demanded accountability.

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