Green Social Thought

Produce less. Distribute it fairly. Create a greener world for all.

Subscribe
Donate

This Community Stopped ICE From Using Its Airport To Deport Thousands of Immigrants

On April 23, the government of King County, Washington released an executive order expressing the intention to ban deportation flights from passing through King County International Airport – Boeing Field. The decision, which left Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) with one less facility for ground support, was won by years of local organizing by immigrant…

Written by

Lena Elmeligy

–

–

Originally Published in

On April 23, the government of King County, Washington released an executive order expressing the intention to ban deportation flights from passing through King County International Airport – Boeing Field. The decision, which left Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) with one less facility for ground support, was won by years of local organizing by immigrant justice organizations.