Vermont Deputy Crosses Lines in Immigration Stop | Burlington News

Burlington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 14, 2026 · 1m

A Vermont deputy pulled over a farmworker, bypassed local dispatch, and texted Border Patrol—leading to the driver’s swift deportation. This breach of state policy, which bars local officers from aiding federal immigration enforcement, has sparked outrage. Though the deputy was part of Operation Stonegarden—a federally funded program that allows local cops to assist in border enforcement—the state’s updated rules no longer exempt such collaborations. Advocates argue the move was politically motivated, not safety-related, while the sheriff insists their focus is on crime—not immigration…