Vermont

A Vermont Judge Had Plans to Slow the Spread of COVID-19 in Prisons. Lawmakers Scrapped Them.

Political concerns are slowing efforts to depopulate prisons in the state, advocates say.

Adam Willems May 01, 2020

Sexual Abuse In Youth Detention Facilities

Vaidya Gullapalli Jan 13, 2020

Drug Treatment Is Reaching More Prisons and Jails

Recent legal victories have spurred counties and states to provide medication-assisted treatment to prisoners struggling with substance use.

JB Nicholas Jul 31, 2019

How a D.C. Lawmaker is Challenging the Racist Roots of Prison Voting Restrictions

Right now, only the whitest states—Maine and Vermont—allow prisoners to vote. Washington, D.C., could change that.

Kira Lerner Jun 12, 2019

ICE Is Using Driver’s License Applications To Arrest Immigrants

More states are giving undocumented immigrants driver’s licenses, but many DMVs are sharing their information with ICE.

Debbie Nathan Dec 21, 2018