CASP would like to share an upcoming “Know Your Rights” training opportunity hosted by the American Civil Liberties Union of Vermont (ACLU). The training will take place on April 9th, 2026 at 6:00 PM. During this session, participants will learn about their constitutional rights and responsibilities when interacting with law enforcement, as well as important… Continue reading

Unfortunately, we also have some upsetting news to share regarding regulatory changes proposed by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS). These proposed rules would stop the issuance of work permits for asylum seekers until the average asylum application processing time drops to 180 days or less. They would also extend the time before an… Continue reading

We are excited to welcome Julie Morse to the CASP team as our new Case Manager. Julie brings a diverse and impactful background, having worked as a freelance journalist in Mexico and California, where she covered critical issues such as immigration and public health. She has also served as a bilingual crisis hotline counselor for… Continue reading

Last Spring, The Putney School held a Charitable Work Day Program that benefited CASP. Below is an excerpt from the letter the school sent along with the donation, describing their fundraiser. ” Around 12 years ago, a Putney School student had the idea to organize a community service day that was a win-win-win scenario. Putney… Continue reading

Seeking artists, writers, woodworks, poets, potters, and creatives of all stripes to participate in CASP’s April Arts Marathon fundraiser! CASP’s annual Arts Marathon will run throughout April. Now is the time to gear up and bring together the creative community. We hope you will join us! In theses stressful times we all need respite from… Continue reading

There have been rumors of ICE presence in Brattleboro recently, but there was no verified activity. If you have reason to believe that ICE is present in the community, you can report it via this online form: http://tinyurl.com/ICEinBratt . You can also report it to the Vermont Asylum Assistance Project (VAAP): click this link …. Continue reading

Dear Friend of CASP, The past three months have seen a barrage of changes in the immigration landscape. The news is difficult to hear and brings up all sort of emotions, including great anxiety and confusion among the clients that we serve. At the end of November, we saw the federal government use a tragic,… Continue reading

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