# Vermont State Prosecutes Anti-ICE Protesters

The State of Vermont has shifted prosecutorial responsibility for trespassing charges related to anti-ICE protests from Chittenden County to the Vermont Attorney General's Office. This change reflects evolving state-level law enforcement priorities and political dynamics ahead of planned extended protests at the National Criminal Analysis and Targeting Center in Williston, Vermont. The state’s approach underscores increased involvement of state agencies such as the Vermont State Police and Attorney General's Office in managing security and legal responses to civil demonstrations at federal immigration facilities.

- Procurement professionals should note potential increased demand for legal, security, and facility management services related to state-level enforcement activities at federal facilities within Vermont.
- This development indicates closer coordination between state law enforcement and federal agencies like ICE, which may influence future contracts for security technology, surveillance, and legal support.
- Contractors providing public safety, legal consulting, or protest management services may find emerging opportunities as Vermont expands its operational footprint in response to civil unrest.
- Organizations involved in facility operations at the National Criminal Analysis and Targeting Center and White Cap Business Park should anticipate heightened security requirements and possible procurement of related services.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Public Safety
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 25, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
- Vermont Attorney General's Office
- Vermont State Police
- Office of the Governor of Vermont
- Chittenden County Prosecutor's Office

### Key Quotes
> As an attorney and as attorney general, I have a responsibility to uphold the law. Whether I support or oppose the cause of a protest cannot be the determining factor of whether the law applies to a defendant.
> — Charity Clark, Attorney General

> I disagree with this decision to prosecute Vermonters for peacefully exercising their First Amendment rights in the face of serious injustices against our immigrant neighbors.
> — Mike Pieciak, State Treasurer

### Sources
- [Vermont protesters charged over anti-ICE protest](https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/24/metro/vermont-ice-protesters-charged-charity-clark) - The Boston Globe