Tag: Civil rights
Remembering Sandy Baird: Fierce Advocate and Lawyer (84)
Sandy Baird, a dedicated former legislator, professor, and pro bono lawyer, who spent her life advocating for underrepresented individuals, passed away at the age of 84. Known for her unwavering commitment to justice, she...
Vermont Supreme Court Rules on Public Access to School Restraint and Seclusion Records
Vermont Supreme Court Rules on Public Access to School Restraint and Seclusion RecordsThe Vermont Supreme Court made a crucial decision on Friday regarding public access to student records related to restraint and seclusion...
Vermont School District Settlement with Federal Investigators: Addressing Racial Harassment
Vermont School District Reaches Settlement with Federal InvestigatorsMORRISTOWN, Vt. (AP) — In a groundbreaking development, the U.S. Justice Department announced a settlement agreement with the Elmore-Morristown Unified Union School District in Vermont due...
Attorney General Finds Troopers Justified in Shooting Rhode Island Man – VTDigger
Attorney General Clears Troopers in Shooting IncidentThe Vermont Attorney General's Office has recently announced that two state police troopers have been found justified in their use of force during an exchange of gunfire with...