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Vermont Deputy Sparks Immigration Policy Storm | Montpelier News
Vermont Governor Phil Scott is slamming a sheriff’s deputy for violating the state’s Fair and Impartial Policing Policy after a traffic stop led to the deportation of an undocumented farmworker. The deputy, Sgt. Scott Costella, allegedly flagged down the vehicle for lacking a front license plate, then contacted U.S. Border Patrol — sparking outrage and an independent investigation. Activists say the stop was racially motivated and that the deputy actively sought federal involvement. Sheriff Dan Gamelin has already called the incident “that mess,” reprimanded the deputy, and moved him to…
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