Vermont Immigration Legal Defense Fund Raises Over $850,000 to Expand Legal Services

The Vermont Immigration Legal Defense Fund (VILDF) has raised over $850,000 since its launch on May 8, 2025, aiming for $1 million to create a sustainable immigration legal defense system. VILDF announced awards to three organizations: AALV ($188,700), the Center for Justice Reform Clinic ($67,500), and the Vermont Asylum Assistance Project ($60,000) to enhance legal representation in removal proceedings. Fundraisers are planned for April 2026.

Published Mar 27, 2026

The Vermont Immigration Legal Defense Fund (VILDF) has raised over $850,000 since its May 2025 launch, with a goal of $1 million. The fund aims to establish a sustainable legal defense system for immigration cases.

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Recently, VILDF awarded grants to three organizations: AALV ($188,700), the Center for Justice Reform Clinic ($67,500), and the Vermont Asylum Assistance Project ($60,000) to support legal services for those in removal proceedings. Public fundraisers are scheduled for April 2026.