NY lawmakers propose ending jet fuel subsidies for air carriers helping ICE

NY lawmakers propose ending jet fuel subsidies for air carriers helping ICE

New York Democratic lawmakers want to target commercial air carriers who provide deportation flights for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, as the Trump administration continues its efforts to deport people it accuses of being criminal migrants, as well as immigrants illegally in the country. The bill is called the “State Airport Facilities Enforcing Accountability in Immigration Removals Act,” or SAFE AIR Act, and is sponsored by Democra…

Advocates for the state's immigrant communities called for several initiatives to be included in the final agreement, from expanded tax credits to funding for legal services, citing continued attacks from the Trump administration and the impact of federal government cuts. Murad Awawdeh, leader of the New York Immigration Coalition, at a budget rally in early April. (Gerardo Romo / NYC Council) This article was originally published in English on …

Some activists said the State Police's partnership with ICE could be a major step backward after years of trying to reduce racial profiling.

NY Democrats want to revoke tax benefits for ICE-contracted airlines

After low-cost air carrier Avelo Airlines agreed to work with a federal immigration agency, lawmakers said they don't want New York to fund the company.

Salem residents urge city to cancel Avelo contract over deportation flights    - Salem Reporter

Some Salem residents are pushing the city to end its contract with Avelo Airlines after the budget airline currently flying out of Salem’s airport announced it had contracted with the federal government to assist with deportation flights.  The news prompted the Salem Democratic Socialists of America, a local chapter of the largest socialist organization in the United States, to organize a protest near the airport Sunday as a way to bring awarene…