Are you a current or former U.S. Department of Homeland Security employee in Vermont? If you have worked for Customs and Border Protection, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Citizenship and Immigration Services or other agencies under the DHS umbrella in Vermont, then I’d like to hear from you.
You don’t need to have a specific complaint or allegation to reach out. Even if you’re not sure what you want to share, you’re welcome to get in touch for an off-the-record conversation or to ask questions about how I handle sources.
I’m working on ongoing reporting about immigration enforcement and policy in Vermont.
I understand you may be taking a risk in contacting me, and I take your privacy extremely seriously. We won’t publish your name or any information you share without your permission.
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