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Tong's letter seeks assurances that Avelo won't shackle deportees — particularly children — and that the flights will not be used to separate children from their parents or to deport immigrants witho...
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Ultra-discount air carrier Avelo Airlines is pulling up stakes at the Boise Airport at the end of April in favor of flying people deported by the U.S. government under the Trump administration out of ...
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CT Attorney General Tong warns Avelo about mistreating immigrants on ICE deportation flights
Avelo, which flies from Tweed & Bradley airports, has been criticized for providing ICE deportation flights from Arizona
Attorney General Tong seeks answers from Avelo on deportation flights
In an April 8 letter to Avelo CEO Andrew Levy expressing his deep disappointment with the news, Tong asked a series of questions regarding the company’s decision. Avelo is a carrier that has flights out of Tweed New Haven and Bradley International airports.
Tong Slams Avelo Over Deportation Contract
State Attorney General William Tong has some questions for Avelo Airlines. Eight questions, to be precise, all in regards to why the budget airline
Avelo Airlines to end Boise flights with new deal for deportations under Trump
USA Today and The Associated Press were among the first to report on Avelo’s new business plan. Boise Airport staff received word Monday from Avelo about its intentions of “a broader strategic shift,” airport spokesperson Shawna Samuelson told the Statesman by phone Tuesday.
Here’s every city you can fly to nonstop out of Sonoma County airport
Avelo Airlines recently announced it was ending its base of operations in Santa Rosa. Here’s the airlines and markets the Sonoma County airport services.
Budget carrier to handle ICE deportation flights from Arizona
Avelo, a budget commercial airline, is going to handle deportation flights from Arizona for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Immigration Control and Enforcement. It is part of a “long-term
Avelo cuts service from Bay Area hub to operate ICE flights
Avelo, the low-cost carrier based out of Sonoma County, will be operating deportation flights from Arizona after it signed an agreement with the Department of Homeland Security.
Houston budget airline Avelo to fly deportation flights for ICE, sparking boycotts
The deportation flights, set to begin in May, are part of a charter agreement with the Department of Homeland Security, per the airline. Avelo will operate out of Mesa Gateway Airport near Phoenix using three Boeing 737-800s.
Sonoma County officials slam Avelo Airlines’ federal contract for deportation flights
They’ll never get another dime from me,” said Lynda Hopkins, chair of the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors, adding that the company has chosen to take part in the “deportation industrial complex” rather than support the local tourist economy.
55 pounds of cannabis seized from three Danbury smoke shops, Tong says
DANBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — 55 pounds of illegal cannabis products were seized from three Danbury smoke shops, on April 4, according to Attorney General William Tong. The raids took place at the
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Connecticut AG Tong chastises Avelo Airlines’ contract with US Dept. of Homeland Security
Tong sent out a letter to the airline on Tuesday expressing deep disappointment and asking why the company agreed to help the government’s deportation efforts.
AGs, including Tong, sue Trump over agency closures
CT wants to stop the dismantling of agencies that mediate labor disputes and support public libraries, museums and minority-owned businesses.
Tong wants answers after Connecticut drivers refused Avis rentals in Florida
The Connecticut Attorney General’s office Wednesday said they’ve sent a letter to Avis Budget Group in light of complaints that the vehicle rental company’s Florida location may be improperly refusing service to Connecticut drivers.
Connecticut sues Trump administration over voting restrictions order
Trump ordered all states to require voters show proof of citizenship. Connecticut's William Tong and others attorneys general say that's unconstitutional.
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Attorney General William Tong looks to curb reckless driving in Connecticut
Tong submitted testimony earlier this week in support of legislation proposed by his office to “crack down” on reckless driving over 100 mph.
Connecticut street takeovers draw ire from officials, calls for tougher laws: 'We're fed up with you'
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong and other officials gathered in New Haven Tuesday to call for more legislation to crack down on street takeovers.
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