As the acting U.S. attorney for Vermont, Michael Drescher led the Trump administration’s high-profile prosecutions of two students who were arrested and detained by federal immigration authorities last year for their outspoken criticism of the war in Gaza.
Immigration arrests and deportations have shot up in New England, with the participation of federal, regional and local institutions.
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At a special Executive Council meeting Wednesday, Ayotte and executive councilors questioned the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources commissioner about failure to alert other state officials about talks with ICE.
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A judge released Hussien Noor Hussien, who came to the United States as a refugee from Somalia, on bail. On the same day, agents detained another well-known Vermonter, Steven Tendo, who has been seeking asylum after fleeing Uganda.
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The report from the Union of Concerned Scientists, a national nonprofit that supports offshore wind, examines last winter’s actual wind speeds to determine how much energy they could produce.
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In his state of the state address, Gov. Ned Lamont said Connecticut is seeking to remain stable and protect its most vulnerable from chaos swirling in the White House.
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Muralist and curator Andre Rochester talks about building an art career in Hartford — and why Black History Month is about presence, pride and persistence.
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Vermonters who rely on woodstoves may have a harder time heating their homes as affordable dry wood is in short supply.
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The Winter Olympics promise plenty of high adrenaline, fierce competition, historic firsts and emotional moments over 2 1/2 weeks. Here are some of the names and narratives to keep an eye on.
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The Trump administration tried to end or privatize the government Energy Star efficiency program. But now Trump has signed a budget bill that fully funds the program and leaves it even stronger.
Stories from NENC journalists on how climate change is affecting New England's ecosystems.
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