The Vermont Senate has introduced a resolution expressing strong objection to the arrest and detention of Mohsen Mahdawi, a long-time U.S. permanent resident. On April 14, 2025, Mahdawi was apprehended by armed immigration authorities at the U.S. immigration office in Colchester, where he believed he was attending a final interview for U.S. citizenship. The resolution highlights the troubling circumstances of his arrest, including the lack of information provided to him regarding his detention.

In response to this incident, Vermont's federal legislators, including Senators Sanders and Welch and Representative Balint, have condemned the actions of immigration authorities as immoral and illegal. The resolution calls for Mahdawi to be granted due process and released immediately. Additionally, it directs the Secretary of the Senate to send copies of the resolution to key officials, including the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security and the Vermont Congressional Delegation, to advocate for Mahdawi's rights and fair treatment under the law.