The Action
Hundreds of Vermonters took to the streets of St. Albans to demand accountability from ICE and CBP. Here is how the press covered the day.
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Media Coverage
Anti-ICE rally draws hundreds downtown St. Albans
WCAX CBS 3 covered the May 8 demonstration in St. Albans, reporting that hundreds of protesters gathered downtown to rally against ICE and CBP enforcement practices. The demonstration drew participants from across Vermont who marched and chanted in solidarity with immigrant communities.
Vermont protest in St. Albans targets ICE enforcement
NBC 5 reported on the ICE Out Vermont Alliance's large-scale demonstration at Taylor Park in St. Albans, highlighting the coalition's demands for ICE and CBP to follow constitutional and human rights standards. The report featured interviews with organizers and participants.
Hundreds gather at St. Albans protest against ICE and CBP
Vermont Public Radio documented the day's events, reporting that hundreds of Vermonters turned out for the peaceful demonstration. VPR highlighted the coalition's eight demands and the significance of targeting the Customs and Border Protection office in St. Albans.
Protesters call for change in ICE conduct at St. Albans rally
The St. Albans Messenger provided local coverage of the demonstration, focusing on the community impact and the voices of local residents who joined the action. The paper reported on the coalition's demands and the nonviolent direct action training that preceded the event.
Protest in St. Albans led CBP office to close for the day, activists say
Vermont Digger's reporting revealed that the Customs and Border Protection office in St. Albans closed for the day as a result of the protest action. The article detailed the nonviolent sit-in component of the demonstration and the significance of the CBP office closure as a show of impact.
Rachel Maddow Show — May 11, 2026 (St. Albans mentioned at 14:37)
The Rachel Maddow Show on MSNBC featured coverage of the St. Albans demonstration as part of a broader segment on grassroots resistance to immigration enforcement. The ICE Out Vermont Alliance's May 8 action is referenced at timestamp 14:37, highlighting Vermont's coalition as an example of organized community response to ICE and CBP practices.