For Immediate Release
April 15, 2025
Office of the Vermont Speaker of the House
Rep. Jill Krowinski
115 State Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
Statement from Speaker Jill Krowinski:
“We are seeing the civil rights of Vermonters and citizens across the country stripped away before our very eyes. All citizens have a right to due process and the detention by masked individuals is alarming and completely unacceptable.
“I have been having thoughtful and strategic conversations about next steps that are within the bounds of the Legislature. That means ensuring we understand the full legal and operational scope of the MOU with ICE and making sure any and all action we take does not unintentionally impact the individuals we are trying to protect.
“I will continue to communicate with the people and organizations that are supporting citizens being detained. I’m committed to working with partners across government to ensure Vermont is a place of fairness, safety, and justice for all.”