Take Action in Delaware
Fact: Avelo is the only commercial airline in Delaware and benefits from a $40,000/year fuel tax break.
Ask: Repeal the fuel exemption for any airline that operates deportation flights.
Primary Targets: Governor’s Office, Delaware General Assembly
Call Script
Hi, my name is [Name], and I’m a Delaware resident. I’m calling because our state gives Avelo Airlines a $40,000/year fuel tax break while the company profits from deportation flights for ICE. These flights happen without public oversight and without guaranteeing due process for those on board.
Delaware should not subsidize deportation profiteers. I’m urging you to repeal this fuel tax exemption and ensure no state support is given to companies that run deportation flights.
Will you commit to ending this tax break?
Template Email
Subject: End Delaware fuel tax break for Avelo Airlines
Dear [Official],
Delaware currently gives Avelo Airlines a $40,000/year fuel tax break while the company runs deportation flights for ICE. Public money should never be used to support human rights violations.
I urge you to repeal this exemption immediately and ensure no future state funds or tax breaks go to deportation contractors.
Sincerely,
[Name]
[Address]
Our Demand: No Public Money for Deportation Profiteers
Wherever Avelo operates, our demands are clear: stop subsidizing cruelty. Cities and states are pouring public dollars into an airline that runs secretive ICE deportation flights—flights with no guarantee of due process, legal counsel, or even basic transparency. We’re calling on state and local officials to:
Cut public subsidies, grants, and tax breaks to Avelo Airlines
Pass policies to ensure no future subsidies go to deportation contractors
Make a public statement condemning Avelo’s ICE deportation contract
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