AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDemocrats’ Red-State Pivot: Democrats are backing independents over their own candidates in conservative states, a strategy aimed at beating Republicans when the party label is a drag. Immigration Courts Keep Pushing Back: Federal judges have now ruled against Trump’s mandatory ICE detention policy more than 10,000 times, piling up losses for the administration. Gun Smuggling Crackdown: U.S. prosecutors say a New England-to-Canada ring smuggled dozens of guns through Akwesasne, with five guilty pleas and eight more charges; some weapons tied to violent crimes. Vermont Voting Rights: The Vermont Supreme Court upheld noncitizen voting in Burlington school elections, rejecting a challenge that argued school budgets are effectively statewide. Local Watch: Burlington released body-camera footage from a March 11 Dorset Street ICE operation, while an internal use-of-force review is still ongoing. Sports & Community: Vermont Green FC is partnering with a women’s group for its inaugural women’s season, and UVM’s 225th commencement is set for May 16.
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