Montpelier residents who stood in the way of ICE officers to prevent a raid in South Burlington last week say they’re left with questions about what more can be done locally in response to federal immigration enforcement activity. Carly Abrams, who lives in Montpelier, said the experience broke her trust in local law enforcement. “Any hope I had that Vermont police would be different, that things would be different because it’s Vermont, was just shattered,” Abrams said. The hours-long faceoff on March 11 was the most public and direct confrontation activists in the state have had with law enforcement. On
Hojun Choi is a Reporter at The Dallas Morning News, covering Collin County. With a background in breaking news, he focuses on regional interest and world news, as well as topics related to culture, society, and agriculture. Hojun's work has been featured in various publications, including Finger Lakes Times, The Bakersfield Californian, and The Seattle Times.










