We received a request from a community partner agency, working with an individual who has been detained by ICE. Below are the actions that they are requesting from the community. We wanted to share the request with you in case you are moved to take any of these actions on his behalf. Sincerely, Sharon Hall-Smith
Check out this new article that was Issued January 29, 2026, 6:10 pm in VT digger by Greta Solsaa. The article discusses a new partnership between Vermont Legal Aid and the Vermont Asylum Assistance Project has launched the immigration Community Lawyering Initiative, expanding free immigration legal service into southern and central Vermont. For the first time in… Continue reading
Dear CASP Supporter, As 2025 draws to a close, we at the Community Asylum Seekers Project (CASP) would like to thank you for your support in creating a safe and welcoming community fir those seeking asylum in southern Vermont! In 2025, CASP has successfully assisted asylum seekers in the following ways: Served a total of… Continue reading
Issued Thursday, 12/11/2025 – 5:11 PM US government halts asylum process for applicants from 19 countries after attack on National Guard in the nation’s capital SOUTHERN VERMONT—The intensifying crackdown on immigrants by the administration of President Donald Trump has deepened a climate of fear among overseas nationals in southern Vermont although there’s no new evidence… Continue reading
Community Asylum Seekers Project (CASP) is seeking a compassionate, bilingual (English/Spanish) Case Manager to support asylum seekers in Southern Vermont. This part-time, (25 hours/week at $26/hour) will provide direct client support, coordinate services and volunteers, and help clients move toward stability and independence in the Brattleboro area. Applications will receive full consideration by January 12th… Continue reading
Good Afternoon, We hope that you and your family enjoyed a nice Thanksgiving, if you celebrated. Unfortunately, over the long weekend, the federal government used a tragic, violent, and isolated incident involving an immigrant from Afghanistan as the pretext to further restrict measures meant to ensure protections for vulnerable immigrant groups, including those coming to… Continue reading
The Brattleboro Reformer recently highlighted the arrival of our new Executive Director at CASP. In the article, Sharon shared her excitement about joining the organization and serving asylum seekers during a time of increasing need. She emphasized both the urgency and opportunity in the current immigration system, noting that although the U.S. asylum system faces… Continue reading
Hello wonderful CASP supporters, There have been a lot of changes in the past few months, some good, some terrible that have impacted our community and the immigrants we support. In July, the U.S. Senate and congress passed the massive budget reconciliation bill, HR-1 OBBA, that makes substantive changes to U.S policy. The bill dramatically… Continue reading
We extend our congratulations to Liv Berelson, who has accepted a new opportunity at our partner organization, Vermont Asylum Assistance Project, and will be stepping down as Executive Director at CASP. We are grateful for her leadership, vision, and dedication during her time here, particularly for her work in establishing pro se (self-representation without legal… Continue reading
We’re thrilled to share some wonderful updates from our community! One of or asylum seeker clients have received work authorization and has started as a substitute paraprofessional at a local school. One of our littlest clients started kindergarten and her parents are regularly attending ESL classes. The family will be moving into a new apartment… Continue reading