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Peter Hirschfeld
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Political Reporter, Vermont Public Radio
Vermont
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By Peter Hirschfeld Verified| Vermont Public Verified Prohibiting federal immigration authorities from using Vermont's state-owned prisons could end up harming the immigrants that Democratic lawmakers say they're trying to protect, Republican Gov. Phil Scott said Wednesday. Democratic leaders in the Vermont Senate Tuesday called on Scott to immediately terminate a memorandum of understanding with Customs and Border Protection that allows federal agencies to house detainees in Vermont prisons.
By Peter Hirschfeld Verified| Vermont Public Verified After the high-profile arrest of Vermont resident Mohsen Mahdawi on Monday, Democratic leaders in the Vermont Senate are asking Republican Gov. Phil Scott to terminate a memorandum that allows federal immigration authorities to lodge detainees in state prisons. Masked federal agents in unmarked cars arrested Mahdawi after he arrived for a citizenship interview at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services field office in Colchester.
By Peter Hirschfeld Verified| Vermont Public Verified Prohibiting federal immigration authorities from using Vermont's state-owned prisons could end up harming the immigrants that Democratic lawmakers say they're trying to protect, Republican Gov. Phil Scott said Wednesday. Democratic leaders in the Vermont Senate Tuesday called on Scott to immediately terminate a memorandum of understanding with Customs and Border Protection that allows federal agencies to house detainees in Vermont prisons.
Company Info
Vermont Public Radio
Vermont Public is an independent media organization that emerged in 2021 from the merger of Vermont Public Radio and Vermont PBS. It operates as a community-supported entity, providing news, music, cultural programming, and educational content through radio, television, digital platforms, and community events. The organization produces award-winning local news, including investigative reporting, and offers a variety of cultural programming such as music and storytelling. It also provides educational resources for educators and families, including PBS Kids content. Vermont Public partners with national producers like NPR and PBS to distribute trusted content. The organization is primarily funded by individual donations from over 40,000 members, along with grants and corporate sponsorships, ensuring it serves the Vermont community effectively.
Colchester, Vermont, United States
+1 802-655-9451
Founded: 1977