South Burlington

Roughly 30 students walked out of class at South Burlington High School on Friday afternoon to protest the ICE raid that happened just down the road from their school. Later that evening, a large crowd of people marched in downtown Burlington in support of the three immigrants detained during that raid.

We’re still learning more about the chaotic scene that unfolded in South Burlington Wednesday night. Here’s what we know right now.

In the current era of immigration enforcement, this was Vermont’s first confrontation of its kind between community members and ICE.

A 24-year old Mexican man sought by federal immigration officers was not in the South Burlington house that authorities raided last night, the U.S. attorney's office said. None of the three people removed from the house has been identified.

When the warrant came through after roughly nine hours, federal agents approached the front door with tactical gear and weapons drawn. Police wrenched away protesters blocking the entrance and agents broke down the door.

Baby wipes, doormats and dumpsters play a key role at Chamberlin School in South Burlington.

Last month, South Burlington decided to table all-resident voting at this time, citing the current political climate.

Funders and local leaders noted the rarity of a new housing development of this scale – and the relative speed with which it came online.

People will begin moving into the apartments over the next few weeks, putting a small dent in Vermont’s need for affordable housing.

The city of South Burlington will use about half of a $2 million budget surplus to fund nearly a dozen special projects. The other half will be saved.