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Protesters gather at Tweed to protest Avelo deportation flights
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Tweed New Haven Airport was the site of another protest against Avelo airlines on Saturday.
Protesters gathered to speak out against the airline's decision to provide deportation flights for the Department of Homeland Security.
Over 100 at Tweed protest Avelo's deportation flight
While no deportation flights have arrived or departed from New Haven, protesters believe it is a matter of human rights.
'We know that people are being flown in five-point shackles, right?' said Ben Scudder, a high school teacher in New Haven. 'That's wrist, waist, ankles. We know that flight attendants have been told not to make eye contact with them, to further dehumanize these people.'
The airline released the following statement.
'We recognize the right of individuals to peacefully assemble, and Avelo's main priority will continue to be maintaining the safety and timeliness of our operation.'
Tweed New Haven Airport is Avelo's primary airport.
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