Stop Avelo Protests
Concurrent Protests
Middle Tennessee DSA Letter Campaign
Where: Virtual
Info: Letter campaign protest of Avelo
Link: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/boycott-avelo/
Gerald Ford International Airport (GRR), Grand Rapids, MI
Who: Stop GEO Group in Baldwin and other local groups
When: Every Monday at 10-11:30 AM EDT
Where: In front of the airport on the corner of Patterson and 44th, in Grand Rapids, MI.
Contact: stopgeogroupbaldwin@gmail.com
Hollywood Burbank Airport
Who: Nancy Klein, in loose collaboration with Indivisible, 50501, Northeast Alliance for Democracy, Swing Left, and more!
When: Last Sunday of every Month: June 29, July 27, August 24, Sept 28 @ 4-6 PM PDT
Where: Hollywood Burbank Airport, 2627 N Hollywood Way
Link: https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/799341/
Info: Monthly Southern California Stop Avelo Protest
Protests scheduled for:
June 23 - 29th
Scroll down to see full list of events and coalition members
Monday, June 23, 2025 Protest
Eugene, OR
Who: AveloOutOfEUG
When: 06/23/2025 - 10:30 PM PDT
Where: Eugene City Hall - Council Chambers
Info: City Council meeting - public testimony on mix of issues. We will be asking the council or members to make a strong statement of concern or opposition to the deportation practices of Avelo airlines.
Link: http://bit.ly/AveloOutOfEUG
Salem, OR
Who: The Coalition to Stop Avelo
When: 06/23/2025 - 5:30 PM PDT
Where: Salem Public Library, Loucks Aud
Info: Join the Coalition to petition the Salem City Council to denounce the work of Avelo Airlines.
Thursday, June 26, 2025 Protest
Sarasota, FL
Who: Democratic Women's Club of Sarasota County
When: 06/26/2025 - 5:00 PM EDT
Where: SRQ Airport, ON THE SIDEWALKS ON UNIVERSITY PARKWAY ACROSS THE STREET at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport
Link: http://www.mobilize.us/sarasotacountydec/event/799910/
Info: We must continue to put pressure on Avelo Airlines to END their contract with ICE for deportation flights! Join us again across the street from SRQ airport. This will be a very focused protest; we need signs targeting Avelo and their abduction flights, as well as pro-immigrant messaging.
Friday, June 27, 2025 Protest
New York City, NY
Who: Lower East Side/Lower Manhattan Chapter of Indivisible
When: 06/27/ 2025 - 12:00 PM (Noon) EDT
Where: Jefferies Global Headquarters - 520 Madison Avenue, (53rd St., between Madison & Fifth)
Info: Shame on Jefferies Investment Bank for
for financing Avelo Airlines deportation flights. As a form of CAUTION: it is evident that we are under surveillance and expect that ICE agents may show up in the future. Thank you.
Contact: Indivisibleles@gmail.com
Saturday, June 28, 2025 Protests
Arcata, CA
Who: Humboldt Democratic Connections Avelo Group
When: 06/28/2025 - 11:00 AM PDT
Where: Pedestrian Overpass at 17th street in Arcata, CA
Info: We put signs up saying Avelo Flys for ICE for traffic below and have info cards to distribute to ant passersby
Arcata, CA
Who: Humboldt Democratic Connections Avelo Group
When: 06/28/2025 - 2:00 PM PDT
Where: Pedestrian Overpass at 17th street in Arcata, CA
Info: We put signs up saying Avelo Flys for ICE for traffic below and have info cards to distribute to ant passersby
Albany, NY
Who: Indivisible Albany
When: 06/28/2025 - 11:30 AM EDT
Where: Location Intersection of Wolf Road & Albany Shaker Road 656 Albany Shaker Rd 243 Wolf Road Albany, NY 12211
Link: https://www.indivisiblealbany.org/ & https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/806021/
Info: Avelo Airlines has signed a contract with the Trump Administration to facilitate ICE deportations; this corporation is actively helping the Trump Administration disappear persons that ICE has kidnapped. Avelo Airlines operates flights out of Albany International Airport. Join us on June 28th for a nationwide day of action to send a clear message to Avelo Airlines that we will not tolerate their facilitation of illegal deportations.
Bend, OR
Who: David Baker - Yuill and 50501 Central Oregon
When: 06/28/2025 - 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM PDT
Where: Redmond Airport, Roberts Field, 2522 SE Jesse Butler Circle, Bend, OR
Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1QRBwznQZ1/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Info: Avelo Airlines is one of the largest transporters working with the Trump administration to deport our neighbors. Avelo dedicates 15% of their routes to deportation. They have routes out of Redmond and we encourage you to join our protest this Saturday.
Burbank, CA
Who: Local Burbank Group
When: 06/28/2025 – 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM PDT
Where: Hollywood Burbank Airport, 2627 N Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA, 91505
Link: http://stopavelo.org
Info: We are meeting at Hollywood/Burbank Airport Saturday June 28th 4pm - 6pm PT to protest Avelo Airlines aiding and abetting ICE by conducting deportation flights. We will be on the sidewalk OUTSIDE of the airport on Hollywood Way as airport travelers enter and leave.
Please bring signs that keeps the theme of Avelo consistent and are large enough for drivers to read them. We want to make sure that drivers know exactly who and what we are protesting so that we show persistence and solidarity - sign examples: "Avelo STOP Deportations" "Don't fly Avelo" "Avelo STOP working with ICE"
Please do not interfere with travelers entering and leaving the airport.
Detroit, MI
Who: Western Wayne Indivisible
When: 6/28/25 - 12:00 PM EDT
Where: Middlebelt Rd @ Wick Rd Detroit Metro Airport
Link: http://www.westernwayneindivisible.org
Info: Protestors with signs focused on Avelo's complicity with DHS illegal/unconstitutional deportation flights.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Who: Hope and Action Indivisible
When: 06/28/2025 - 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM EDT
Where: SE 30th St. and Federal Hwy, close to FLL Airport Exit, in front of Wales Garage
Link: http://hopeandactionindivisible.org
Info: We will be protesting with our signs at the north entrance to the Fort Lauderdale airport
Grand Rapids, MI
Who: Stop GEO Group
When: 06/28/2025 - 10:00 AM EDT
Where: Gerald Ford International Airport
Info: 10:00AM -11:30 AM, at the corner of 44th Street SE and Patterson SE, Grand Rapids, MI, in front of Gerald Ford International Airport
Link: https://m.facebook.com/groups/1394308401760057/?ref=share
Lakeland, FL
Who: Defund Oligarchy Blessed by Liberty
When: 06/28/2025 - 5:00 PM - 7:00 EDT
Where: Harden Blvd & Town Center Dr
Info: Visibility event. Easy, free parking. Outdoors on the sidewalk. Nearby restrooms. Our demands are for Avelo to cancel the ICE contract, for the City & County Commission to end Avelo's taxpayer-funded handouts, and for Polk County, to stand together & boycott all other companies profiting from inhumane detention & unconstitutional removals.
Link: https://mobilize.us/s/6H5M22
Mesa, AZ
Who: Indivisible Mesa
When: 06/28/2025 - 12:00 MST
Where: East Ray Road & Power Road, Mesa, AZ 85212
Link: https://www.mobilize.us/indivisiblemesa/event/798890/
Info: Indivisible Mesa will be at the intersection of East Ray Rd and Power Rd.
There is PLENTY of parking in the store surrounding the intersection, including Walmart, Target, etc. Be sure to bring all the things to keep yourself cool like cooling towels, umbrellas for shade, water, etc. and feel free to bring extra for other protestors if you are able.
Portland, ME
Who: Indivisible Greater Portland Maine
When: 06/28/2025 - 1:00 PM EDT
Where: Portland Jetport
Link: http://indivisiblepwm.com/
Info: Community partners are banding together to tell our citizens to boycott Avelo Airlines until they sever their ties to ICE with their deportation flights.
Redmond, OR
Who: Several Central Oregon groups
When: 06/28/2025 - 5:00 PM PDT
Where: Redmond Airport
Info: Avelo has two commercial flights between 5 and 8 on Saturdays we will be outside the airport entrance with signs letting their customers know their involvement with deportations.
Wilmington, DE
Who: Indivisible Highland and Beyond
When: 06/28/2025 - 11:00 AM - 12:00PM EDT
Where: Wilmington Airport; 151 N Dupont Hwy
near the intersection of Rt. 13 and School Lane
Info: We'll rally on both sides of Rt. 13, so stay on whichever side of the highway you park on. Please do NOT cross the busy highway!
After the Honk & Wave, all are welcome to gather at the IHOP across the street for "Protest and Pancakes!" (You don't have to get pancakes; they have avocado toast and veggie sausage, too!) Join us to connect and converse!!
Link: https://www.mobilize.us/indivisiblehighlandsandbeyond/event/799385/
Sunday, June 29, 2025 Protest
Santa Rosa, CA
Who: Indivisible Sonoma County
When: 06/29/2025 - 2:00 PM PDT
Where: Charles M. Schultz Airport, Skylane & Airport Blvd.
Info: We continue to protest every Sunday on the road to our local airport. Sometimes we have music, singers, drums and bells. We always have signs.
Link: https://indivisiblesoco.org/
Los Angeles, CA
Who: Nancy Klein, in loose collaboration with Indivisible, 50501, Northeast Alliance for Democracy, Swing Left, and more!
When: 06/29/2025 - 7:00 PM PDT
Where: Hollywood Burbank Airport
Info: Last Sunday of every Month, Burbank Airport. We did this every Sunday in May so encouraging our "regulars" to come and invite other neighbors and community!
Link: https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/799341/
Salem, OR
Who: Salem Oregon Groups
When: 06/29/2025 - 1:30 PM PDT
Where: Salem Airport
Info: Informational picket to educate passengers about Avelo’s ICE contract and encourage them to pick another airline next flight.
Previous Protests
Stop Avelo Protests scheduled for:
May 30-31
Scroll down to see full list of events and coalition members
Friday, May 30, 2025 Protests
New York, NY
Who: Indivisible-Lower East Side/Lower Manhattan
When: 05/ 30/ 2025 - 12:00 PM (Noon) EDT
Where: Jefferies Global Headquarters, 520 Madison Avenue, New York, NY
Info: Avelo Airlines is flying illegal and inhumane deportation flights for ICE. Jefferies Investment Bank is raising money to finance Avelo’s flights - Join us to demand accountability
Link/ Contact: Indivisibleles@gmail.com
Saturday, May 31, 2025 Protests
Albany, NY
Who: Indivisible Albany
When:05/31/25 - 11:30 - 1:30 PM EST
Where: 243 Wolf Road, Albany, NY, 12205
Info: Protestors will hold signs and line up roadside at the intersection of Wolf Rd and Albany Shaker Road, which is the main arterial leading to the airport.
Link/ Contact: https://www.indivisiblealbany.org/events-
Arcata, CA
Who:Humboldt Democracy Connections
When: 05/ 31/ 2025 - 11:30 am - 1:00 pm PDT
Where: Arcata Plaza
Info: Informational canvass and petition drive during the weekly Saturday farmers market to spread awareness of Avelo's ICE flights, our county and state government's role in subsidizing Avelo at our county airport, and recruit more people to the campaign. Rendezvous at 11:30 a.m. at the top of the Crabs' stadium entrance steps at F and 9th streets; proceed together to the plaza for noon-1 p.m event.
Link/ Contact: https://humdem.org/event/no-deportations-arcata/
Burbank, CA
Who: Nancy Klein, in loose collaboration with Indivisible CA27, 50501, Northeast Alliance for Democracy, Swing Left, and more!
When:05/31/2025 - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT
Where: Burbank Airport, 2627 N. Hollywood Way, Burbank, 91505
Info: A continuation of our Every Sunday in May actions! We have been mentioned on Rachel Maddow, New York Times, Local Channel 7, Local radio with Charlie from KPFK, and The Independent. We will join larger LA county coalitions and are excited to add this SATURDAY event to our schedule! We stand at the entry and cheer the honks and raised fists that we get in support. We hold signs related to deportation, civil rights, and due process.
Chicago, IL
Who: Indivisible Chicago
When: 5/31/25 - 1:00 PM CDT
Where: Bridge over the outbound Kennedy Expressway
Info: This is a visibility protest to make people aware, driving toward O'Hare Airport in Chicago of Avelo’s role in ICE’s deportation flights. We will be displaying a banner that says, "Boycott ICE deporter Avelo Air.”
Link/ Contact info@indivisiblechicago.com
Detroit, MI
Who:Western Wayne Indivisible and Downriver United 734
When: 5/31/25 - 12:30 PM EDT
Where:Detroit Metro Airport
Info: Informational picket at corner of Middlebelt Rd & Wick Rd directly adjacent to Detroit Metro Airport
Link/ Contact: westernwayneinivisible@gmail.com
Eugene, OR
Who: Avelo Out of EUG
When: 05/31/2025 - 11 am to 1 pm PST
Where:Eugene Federal Building, 7th Ave. and Pearl St, Eugene
Link/ Contact: Avelo Out of EUG Statement + Scripts AveloOutOfEUG@gmail.com
Fort Myers, FL
Who: SWFLindivisible.20
When: 06/14/2025 - 9:30 AM EST
Where:US 41 & Daniels Parkway, Fort Myers, FL
Info:We are protesting against the corrupt Trump Administration, deportation of immigrants and the lack of checks and balances in the USA.
Houston, TX
Who: Houston Leads, 50501 Houston, Mi Familia En Accion, Somos Mas, Woori Juntos, and Houston DSA!
When: 05/31/2025 - 12 – 3pm CDT
Where: Near Avelo Airlines Headquarters - corner of Weslayan St. and Richmond Ave.
Info: Avelo Airlines has accepted a $150 million contract with ICE to operate deportation flights, aiding in the illegal disappearance of individuals without their right to a fair hearing. May 31st is the Stop Avelo campaign's national day of action. We will join our comrades across the country to demand that Avelo keep our families together, end their inhumane deportation flights, and cancel their contract with ICE. We will protest on the corner of Weslayan St. and Richmond Ave. near the Avelo Airlines headquarters. There are several parking garages nearby and limited street parking on Cummins St. and Portsmouth St.
Link/ Contact: http://www.mobilize.us/50501houston/event/792340/
Kalispell, MT
Who: Flathead Democracy
When: 05/31/25 - 10:00 - 11:00 AM MDT
Where: Glacier Intl Airport (FCA)
Info: Avelo airlines operates out of FCA, so we will use that opportunity to protest the company’s decision to take contracts for deportation flights. Our protest will be in front of the airport along hwy 2 for maximum visibility to raise awareness of the actions of Avelo, demand that they cancel their contracts, and that travelers boycott the airline until they cancel their contracts.
Link/ Contact: FB: Flathead Democracy IG: flathead.democracy ; flatheaddemocracy@gmail.co
Lakeland, FL
Who: Defund Oligarchy Blessed by Liberty
When: 05/31/2025 - 5:00 PM - 7:00 EDT
Where: Address provided upon RSVP Sign Up via link below
Info:Visibility event. Easy, free parking. Outdoors on the sidewalk. Nearby restrooms. This is a call to action. We’re joining forces to demand that Avelo cancel its ICE contract and end its involvement in unconstitutional deportations
Link/ Contact: https://mobilize.us/s/6H5M22
Las Vegas, NV - Cancelled Due to Inclement Weather
Who: Indivisible Las Vegas
When: 05/31/2025 - 5 – 7pm PDT
Where: Fountains of Bellagio, 3600 S Las Vegas Blvd
Meet at the fountains across from Mon Ami Gabi
Info: Indivisible Las Vegas is joining the Coalition to Stop Avelo in a nationwide protest on May 31st. Across the US, we'll get out to protest against Avelo and their willing participation in efforts to terrorize and deport immigrants and refugees.
Link/ Contact: https://www.mobilize.us/indivisiblelasvegas/event/792071/
Manatee County, FL
Who: Indivisible Manatee
When: 5/31/25 - 5:00 PM EDT
Where: University Parkway Entrance of SRQ Airport, Sarasota, FL 34243
Info: This is a peaceful protest outside the airport across the street on the sidewalks of University Parkway. It is co-sponsored by The Democratic Women's Club of Sarasota County, Voices of Florida, 50501 SW Florida, and Valkyrie.
Link/ Contact: http://www.facebook.com/groups/indivisiblemanatee
https://www.mobilize.us/indivisiblemanatee/event/793473/
Manchester, NH
Who: Rockingham County Indivisible
When: 05/31/2025 - 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST
Where: Mall of New Hampshire, 1500 S Willow St, Manchester, NH 03103, USA
Info: We'll line the sidewalks of S Willow St. to show that New Hampshire does not support illegal abduction and human trafficking!
Link/ Contact: Avelo Takedown : Stop Deportation Flights! | NH Forward
McLean, VA
Who: The Anglin Group
When: 05/25/2025 - 12:00 PM
Where: McLean, VA
Medford, OR
Who: ORD2 Indivisible
When: 05/31/2025 - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT
Where: Medford Airport
Info: We plan to stand along the road bordering the airport near the entrance to it. That way we will convey the message to cars driving on that road, which is heavily trafficked, as well as those entering and leaving the airport property. There will be a large banner saying DON'T FLY AVELO. IT WORKS FOR ICE as well as many handmade, hand-held signs.
Link/ Contact: https://ord2indivisible.org
Mesa, AZ
Who: Indivisible Mesa
When: 05/31/2025 - 9am – 12pm MST
Where: Mesa Gateway Airport, 6033 S Sossaman Rd
Info: Indivisible Mesa is joining Coalition to Stop Avelo's nationwide call to action for a full boycott of Avelo Airlines and organizing protests at all 54 airports where they operate. Our goal? Drive ticket sales to ZERO and make Avelo feel the consequences of profiting from deportations.
Link/ Contact: http://www.mobilize.us/indivisiblemesa/event/789853/
New Haven, CT
Who: New Haven Immigrants Coalition and Allies
When: 5/31/25 - 6:00 AM
Where: New Haven Tweed Airport
Info: We will be sitting vigil from 6AM to 1PM with friends and allies to mark Avelo's commitment to putting profit over humanity. We will have speakers scheduled regularly throughout the vigil. More details to come. Join us for an hour, or stay the whole time. Bring signs, banners, candles, flowers.
Link/ Contact: Follow @nhvimmmigrants on Instagram for up to date details.
New Haven, CT
Who: She Leads Justice
When: 5/31/25
Where: Tweed Airport
Info:
Link/ Contact: http://sheleadsjustice.org
New Haven, CT
Who: Unidad Latina en Accion
When: 5/31/25
Where:
Info:
Link/ Contact: https://ulanewhaven.org
Palm Beach, FL
Who: Palm Beach Indivisibles
When: 05/31/25 - 2- 4 PM EDT
Where: Palm Beach International Airport
Info: We scheduled our event to coincide with an Avelo Departing flight to New Haven, CT. We had to get a "Distribution of Literature and Picketing" permit as it is considered "private property" with a limit of 30 participants. Meet Up at Level 3 DEPARTURES on Island between inner & outer drive up lanes. Park in pay for public airport parking either Short or Long Term.
Link/ Contact: https://www.mobilize.us/palmbeachindivisibles/event/792097/
Raleigh/ Durham, NC
Who: Engaged Durhamites 4 Democracy
When: 05/31/25 - 8:00 AM EST
Where: Raleigh Durham Airport
Info: We will protest outside of RDU to let passengers know to boycott Avelo airlines. We are meeting at the corner of AirGate and where people exit the airport. We park at the Capital City Chophouse. Bring signs about Boycotting Avelo and Due Process.
Rochester, NY
Who: 50501 ROCHESTER NY
When: 05/31/2025 - 12:00 - 2:00PM
Where: Rochester International Airport, Brooks Avenue, 14624
Info: We are organizing a large scale protest and taking up the expressway overpasses and lining Brooks Avenue for visibility to and from the ROC Rochester International Airport. Let’s line the avenue from the 390 overpass to the airport. We are asking for Monroe County Executives to condemn the commercial airline which flies in the face of our Sanctuary City Policy and is ILLEGAL. We are also demanding that the Monroe Legislature end supporting AVELO with consolidated funds.
Salem, Oregon
Who: Third Act
When: 05/31/2025 - 12:00 PM PDT
Where: Salem Municipal Airport
Info: A protest against Avelo Airline for it's contract to ship the undocumented immigrants out of Oregon, a sanctuary state
Santa Clarita, CA
Who: Indivisible CA27
When: 5/31/2025 - 11:00 AM PDT
Where: Corner of McBean Parkway and Valencia Blvd. (Good Trouble Corner)
Info: On Saturday, May 31st, we’re joining forces with STOPAVELO.ORG National to protest in cities across the U.S. This is a call to action for anyone who believes in democracy, human rights, and the rule of law.
Link/ Contact: https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/793839/
Sarasota, FL
Who: Democratic Women's Club of Sarasota County
When: 5/31/ 2025 - 5:00 PM EDT
Where: On the sidewalks of University Parkway at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport
6000 Airport Cir, Sarasota, FL 34243
Info: Join this peaceful protest at the airport, across the street on the sidewalks of university parkway - We will not block the airport entrance! Wave your signs to protest the commercial airline ‘AVELO’, which is operating ‘ICE’ deportation flights. This rally is co-sponsored by Democratic Women's Club of Sarasota County, Indivisible Manatee, Voiced of Florida, 50501 SW Florida, and Valkyrie. We ask that you consider taking county buses to and from the airport.
Link/ Contact: arnmos28@gmail.com
Sonoma, CA
Who: Indivisible Sonoma County
When: 05/31/2025 - 8:30 - 10:00 AM PDT
Where: Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport, Airport Blvd at Skylane
Info: We will line Airport Blvd. with signs early in the morning Pacific Daylight Time 8:30 am. We will make noise, attract attention with our signs, create some news to let people know what Avelo is doing. Come for some early morning Protesting, some coffee and a sweet treat.
Link/ Contact: Sonoma County Airport Protest
Traverse City, MI
Who: Leelanau Indivisible
When: 5/31/25 - 12 – 1pm EDT
Where: Cherry Capital Airport Entrance off Fly Don't Drive and S. Airport Rd.
1 W South Airport Rd
Info: On May 31st, across the US, we'll get out to protest against Avelo and their willing participation in efforts to terrorize and deport immigrants and refugees. While we don't know if they fly deportation or incarceration flights out of TC (they claim not to at this time), we stand in solidarity with over 50 cities across the nation where Avelo operates and where these human trafficking flights happen.
Join us to protest Avelo in Traverse City. Join us off South Airport Road at the Airport entrance to support immigrant neighbors and communities!
Link/ Contact: https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/793226/
Wilmington, DE
Who: Indivisible Highland and Beyond
When: 5/31/2025 - 11:00 AM EST
Where: Wilmington Airport
Info: Indivisible Highlands and Beyond, 302 United, and Indivisible Newark First State will be at Wilmington Airport to demand that Avelo Airlines changes course immediately!! Come out and help us keep up the pressure!
Link/ Contact: http://Indivisible-ihb.org
Wilmington, NC
Who: Wilmington Immigrants Allies Forum
When: 5/31/2025 - 2:00 PM EST
Where: 102 N. 3rd St, Wilmington, NC
Info: Join us to protest the Avelo deportation flights and bring awareness to the illegal deportations, defied court orders, and New Hanover County's relationship with the airline. We'll be picketing between Princess and Red Cross on 3rd St.
Link/ Contact: http://www.immigrantalliesforum.org/
