Jan 22, 2025 · Located in Williston, Vermont, the Law Enforcement Support Center (LESC) is integral to Department of Homeland Security efforts to protect and defend the United States.

ICE's ERO officers uphold United States immigration laws by focusing on individuals who present the greatest risk to national security, public safety or border security.

VESL serves as a comprehensive and inclusive support system for all victims, regardless of immigration status or the immigration status of the perpetrator. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Office Phone: (866) 633-1182

Aug 21, 2023 · Welcome to the Swanton Sector of the United States Border Patrol. This office provides law enforcement support for the State of Vermont; Clinton, Essex, Franklin, St. Lawrence and Herkimer counties of New York; and Coos, Grafton and Carroll counties of New Hampshire.

3 days ago · Immigration and Customs Enforcement said in a statement Sunday that its enhanced operations aim to "enforce U.S. immigration law and preserve public safety and national security by keeping ...

Jan 21, 2025 · Maland, whom the FBI confirmed was a U.S. Air Force veteran, was killed close to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Newport Station, part of the Swanton Sector that he was assigned to. The sector encompasses Vermont, parts of New York and New Hampshire, and includes 295 miles (475 kilometers) of international boundary with Canada.

According to a report from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), there is data available on the number of individuals who have been detained or deported through joint operations between local law enforcement and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Vermont.

2 days ago · U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said it arrested 956 people on Sunday. But an NBC News report found immigration authorities had close to 1,200 arrests that day and just 613, ...

Jan 8, 2025 · U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection agents have long abided guidance that deters arresting parents or students at schools and other sensitive locations that provide access to things like medical care and food and shelter.

Sep 18, 2023 · Vermont’s prisons hold anywhere from 40 to nearly 100 people detained by federal immigration authorities each month, according to Vermont Department of Corrections data, a number that’s grown...