Protesters decry ICE deportation flights at Burlington Airport

Dozens of protesters gathered at the Burlington International Airport to object to ICE detainee flights, demanding that the airport cease allowing these transports. Activists claim approximately 500 individuals have been moved by ICE from Burlington to detention facilities this year, a figure unconfirmed by WCAX. Additionally, viewers have reported seeing detained migrants on commercial flights from the airport. Despite acknowledging airport staff's limited control, protesters urged the airport commission to resist ICE operations, believing they have a choice in the matter. Airport officials maintain that federal law enforcement has broad authority to enforce immigration laws within the airport's public areas.