U.S. District Court of Vermont

Burlington, United States

A federal district court that has jurisdiction over the state of Vermont, handling federal cases, including civil and criminal matters.

CCI Score

70.28

-0.02% April 18

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U.S. District Court Reviews Habeas Petition on Detention Conditions

A judge in the U.S. District Court of Vermont has ordered additional filings in a habeas petition filed on behalf of Rumeysa Öztürk, a Tufts University student detained by ICE. The petition challenges alleged inhumane detention conditions and constitutional violations, signaling the court’s potential role as a check on executive overreach.

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U.S. District Court of Vermont is currently rated as a Leader.

+45 to +100 CCI Score

Companies in this range actively lead the fight against authoritarianism by rejecting oppressive practices and championing democratic values. They implement robust policies, engage in transparent governance, and drive initiatives that set the standard for corporate responsibility.

Latest Events

APR

14

2025

U.S. District Court Reviews Habeas Petition on Detention Conditions
70.00

A judge in the U.S. District Court of Vermont has ordered additional filings in a habeas petition filed on behalf of Rumeysa Öztürk, a Tufts University student detained by ICE. The petition challenges alleged inhumane detention conditions and constitutional violations, signaling the court’s potential role as a check on executive overreach.
MAY

22

2024

Federal Court Upholds Worker Retaliation Protections
70.56

The U.S. District Court for the District of Vermont denied the employers' motion to dismiss a Department of Labor lawsuit alleging that company officials used social media to retaliate against employees, reinforcing legal protections against workplace retaliation under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
+75

Public and Political Behavior

April 14

The court's decision demonstrates robust independent judicial oversight by rejecting employer claims that would have shielded retaliatory actions under the First Amendment. This action upholds democratic legal norms and ensures that labor rights are protected, thereby resisting authoritarian tendencies that could otherwise undermine worker protections.

Court denies Vermont employers’ motion to dismiss Department of Labor lawsuit alleging social media retaliation against employees
+80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

April 14

By affirming that retaliatory speech by employers on social media is not protected under the First Amendment when it infringes on workers’ rights, the court effectively reinforces labor protections and the enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act. This decision supports worker rights and demonstrates a commitment to ethical treatment of labor, against potential authoritarian practices in business environments.

Court denies Vermont employers’ motion to dismiss Department of Labor lawsuit alleging social media retaliation against employees