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Vermont’s new “risk containment” policy is sparking outrage as it traps inmates past their minimum release dates—potentially locking them up for years beyond what was originally sentenced. Quietly rolled out in July, the policy lets corrections officials hold people indefinitely if they’re deemed a public safety threat, even if they’ve completed all required programs. Governor-backed and aimed at safety, it’s backfiring: advocates say longer sentences don’t curb reoffending, while prisons buckle under strain. Inmates like “G” face years of uncertainty, barred from programs while waiting for unclear reviews—and even if classified, there’s no clear path to release. Dozens are stuck in limbo, and legal challenges are mounting, questioning whether this policy violates the very meaning of their sentences.

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