Burlington Police cleared in March ICE operation despite community complaints
Mar 11, 2026·Location: Burlington, VT
The Burlington Police Department was cleared of policy violations by the city attorney on June 5, 2026, regarding its response to an ICE operation on March 11 in South Burlington. Over 100 citizen complaints were filed after three individuals were detained during the incident, though none matched the warrant's target. The Police Commission disputed the city attorney's findings, arguing the department's actions constituted support for an unlawful federal enforcement operation.
Sources
- Burlington officials defend police actions during ICE raid, but Police Commission pushes back
vtdigger.org·Jun 4, 2026·archived copy
- Burlington Police Commission reviews police response following March 11 ICE incident
mynbc5.com·Mar 24, 2026·archived copy
- Burlington Clears Police Officers for Conduct at March ICE Raid | Seven Days
sevendaysvt.com·Jun 2, 2026·archived copy
- Bodycam Review Absolves Officers at ICE Raid, Police Say | Seven Days
sevendaysvt.com·Apr 17, 2026·archived copy
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