Take Action in Lakeland
Fact: Lakeland has given Avelo fee waivers and up to $30,000 in additional support to operate at Lakeland Linder Airport.
Ask: End all incentives; pass an ordinance against subsidizing deportation contractors.
Primary Targets: Lakeland City Commission, Airport Director
Call Script
Hi, my name is [Name], and I live in Lakeland. I’m calling because our city has provided fee waivers and direct financial support to Avelo Airlines — a company that now runs deportation flights for ICE. These flights happen in secret, with no transparency or public accountability, and no assurance of legal representation for the people on board.
Lakeland should not subsidize human rights violations. I’m asking you to end all incentives to Avelo immediately and pass an ordinance prohibiting public funds from going to deportation contractors in the future.
Will you commit to taking this action?
Template Email
Subject: End Lakeland subsidies to Avelo Airlines
Dear [Official],
Lakeland has provided fee waivers and financial support to Avelo Airlines. Now that Avelo is running deportation flights for ICE, it’s unacceptable for our city to continue this support.
Please end all incentives immediately and pass an ordinance ensuring no taxpayer dollars ever go to companies involved in deportation flights.
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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Calls and emails are great — but the best thing that you can do to pressure your state and local lawmakers is to plan a protest or district office visit.
