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Stonegarden Blurs Lines in Vermont | Burlington News
A Chittenden County deputy pulled over a driver for a broken license plate, leading to the arrest and eventual deportation of a 22-year-old passenger — an incident that has ignited controversy over Vermont’s participation in Operation Stonegarden. Despite the program’s official focus on border crime, this traffic stop appears to violate state policy prohibiting local law enforcement from aiding federal immigration enforcement. The Sheriff, now investigating and suspending his department’s involvement, admits he’s unaware if similar incidents have occurred before — but this case underscores…
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