Gov. Phil Scott slams ICE agents' tactics in Vermont action as 'totally unnecessary'; their target remains at large

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https://vtdigger.org/2026/03/12/ice-agents-took-into-custody-a-person-they-were-not-seeking-after-vermont-standoff/

Federal authorities said Thursday that three people detained after a standoff Wednesday at a South Burlington home did not include the person identified in a warrant they had obtained to make an arrest.

This is follow-up article from my recent post at https://www.democraticunderground.com/100221090357

A man taken into custody Wednesday, after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents stormed a South Burlington home, was not the person they were seeking, according to federal authorities.

The ICE operation drew widespread criticism Thursday from officials across political parties and advocacy organizations in Vermont.

"From my perspective, what unfolded yesterday in South Burlington was totally unnecessary," Gov. Phil Scott, a Republican, said in a statement Thursday.

"The actions of federal law enforcement, from outside the state yesterday, further demonstrates a lack of training, coordination, leadership, and outdated tactics which put both peaceful protesters and Vermont law enforcement in a difficult situation," Scott added.

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Many more details and photos at the link.

VTDigger is a good example of how local news can work.

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Thank you for posting this, erronis. I hope Vermonters show up by the thousands at the No Kings rallies on March 28th.