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Vermont’s Refugee Dilemma | Boston News
- Published
- September 12, 2026
- Duration
- 1:57
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- Last updated
- Sep 13, 2026
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A Vermont town known for its progressive values is now grappling with a politically charged refugee resettlement twist: white South African Afrikaners, brought in under a Trump-era policy that explicitly excluded refugees of color, are settling in Brattleboro. The program, originally designed to boost diversity and address economic needs, now faces moral …
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A Vermont town known for its progressive values is now grappling with a politically charged refugee resettlement twist: white South African Afrikaners, brought in under a Trump-era policy that explicitly excluded refugees of color, are settling in Brattleboro. The program, originally designed to boost diversity and address economic needs, now faces moral and legal scrutiny as organizers wrestle with supporting newcomers who some argue don’t meet the refugee definition. Community leaders are caug
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