Take Action in Volusia County

Fact: Volusia County has given Avelo roughly $1 million in subsidies to operate at Daytona Beach International Airport.

Ask: Rescind existing subsidy agreements; adopt a policy against funding deportation contractors.

Primary Targets: Volusia County Council, County Manager’s Office

Call Script

Hi, my name is [Name], and I live in Volusia County. I’m calling because our county has provided about $1 million in subsidies to Avelo Airlines, which is now profiting from secret deportation flights for ICE. These flights operate with no public oversight, and without any guarantee of legal representation for the people on board.

Public funds should never bankroll human rights abuses. I’m asking you to:

  1. Rescind existing subsidy agreements with Avelo.

  2. Pass a policy ensuring no public funds ever go to deportation contractors.

Can I count on you to stand up for our community’s values and stop these subsidies?

Template Email

Subject: End Volusia County subsidies to Avelo Airlines

Dear [Official],

Volusia County has given Avelo Airlines about $1 million in subsidies. At the same time, Avelo is operating deportation flights for ICE — secret flights with no due process for those aboard.

I urge you to take immediate action to end all subsidies to Avelo, and to pass a policy banning future public funding for deportation contractors. Our tax dollars should not be used to support cruelty.

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

Get the Protest Quickstart Guide

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.