ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — Protesters across the nation are urging Avelo Airlines to terminate its contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), with a focus on Albany County. Marianna Achlaoug, an organizer with Indivisible Albany, emphasized the protest’s goal: “Because of its association with ICE and the fact they are choosing bottom line over human dignity, we want them out of Albany County.”
Protesters, some wearing chains to symbolize the treatment of detained passengers, are calling for an immediate end to all Avelo flights to and from Albany County.
“What cost is it to your taxpayers, your pockets, versus human dignity and human process of law,” she asked…