Portland Jetport Incentives for Airline with ICE Contract Prompt Concern From City Officials, Residents

Avelo deportation flights prompt bill on jet fuel tax exemptions

In a growing effort to hold airlines like Avelo accountable for their role in controversial deportation flights, New York State Sen. Patricia Fahy is spearheading legislation that would revoke millions of dollars in jet fuel tax exemptions from carriers found to be violating civil liberties. Fahy unveiled details of the proposal during a virtual press conference Wednesday, hosted by a national group called Coalition to Stop Avelo.  The conferenc…

Portland Jetport incentives for airline with ICE contract prompt concern from city officials, residents

Though Avelo Airlines says it has not carried out any deportations from Maine, some city leaders are also concerned that they would be unable to track or prevent such flights.

Multiple arrests after violent mob attacks Portland ICE facility with fireworks and knives

Rioters attacked Portland ICE facility with knives, Roman Candle fireworks and explosives, resulting in three arrests as DHS reports a 500% increase in assaults on immigration officers