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🌱 Why five ICE protesters from Williston actions now face federal charges

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In today's newsletter:

  • Why five ICE protesters from Williston actions now face federal charges
  • How this week’s VT 2A work could slow your Williston commute
  • What new protest rights guide means after ICE arrests in Williston

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Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 61 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Sunday: Sun and clouds, temps: high: 67, low: 53.
  • Monday: Cooler with a shower or two, with a high of 58 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Five anti-ICE activists face federal charges over Williston facility protest (reformer.com subscription) — Federal prosecutors have charged five activists accused of repeatedly blocking entrances at the ICE National Criminal Analysis and Targeting Center in Williston, after earlier state trespass cases drew controversy. The charges describe multiple incidents this year at the White Cap business park, where access to other tenants was allegedly obstructed until police intervened. Williston readers may notice increased federal attention on protests at this local facility.
   

2. AOT Road Construction Report for the week of October 5 (vermontbiz.com) — Expect significant lane shifts and possible short delays this week at the busy VT 2A and Industrial Avenue/Mountain View intersection in Williston, as crews finish paving, striping, and drainage work. The state also outlines numerous other highway and interstate projects around Vermont, so Williston drivers heading to nearby towns or I-89 should plan extra time and watch for changing traffic patterns.
   

3. AG Clark releases 'Know Your Rights' guide for engaging in protest (vermontbiz.com) — Williston residents are directly connected to a new guide from Vermont’s attorney general explaining your rights when protesting, including how police may interact with demonstrators. The release follows several high‑profile protests at the ICE office in Williston that drew state and federal charges, and aims to clarify what’s protected speech and what can lead to arrest. It’s a useful read before joining any future demonstrations.
   

4. A placard and a statute: observing the International Day of Non-Violence (jurist.org) — Williston figures into a broader look at nonviolent protest, as 13 people cited for blocking an ICE facility entrance now face trespass charges routed to the Vermont attorney general. Their cases, alongside high-profile UK disputes, raise questions about how far governments can go in criminalizing peaceful political action while the world marks the International Day of Non-Violence.
   

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Williston

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