Are you aware that ICE has resumed using Hanscom airport to fly detainees to other states, often after they have been processed at the Burlington ICE Field Office (at 1000 District Avenue just behind the Burlington Mall)? (see: https://www.wbur.org/news/2025/09/15/ice-flights-hanscom-airport)
ICE flights from Hanscom were briefly paused over the summer and moved to Portsmouth International Airport at Pease. However, local residents played a decisive role in halting those flights (see: https://indepthnh.org/2025/08/19/pda-board-urged-to-do-something-about-ice-flights-at-portsmouth-airport/ ). *Concerned residents have the opportunity to speak against ICE operations at Hanscom airport at MassPort Board's monthly meeting on Thursday, October 16, at 9 AM. *MassPort is the governing authority for Hanscom Airfield, where ICE has been loading people they've arrested in the New England area. To date, MassPort has maintained that it does not have the authority to prevent ICE from using its facilities. However, there are ongoing efforts to encourage a more active position by emphasizing that there is a moral imperative here. ICE is detaining individuals—sometimes without due process—and not always providing families or advocates with information about their location or the charges against them. Additionally, some detainees are held far from home in poor conditions. The entire meeting will be held via Zoom, making participation relatively easy. *Interested residents would need to register at **https://www.massport.com/our-business/board-meetings/pre-registration-form <https://www.massport.com/our-business/board-meetings/pre-registration-form> by noon on 10/15 to make a comment during the Public Comment period, sign into the meeting, and prepare remarks of under three minutes.* This initiative is coming from https://groundice.org/ The committee is working to petition MassPort, creating visibility events, and encouraging pilots to boycott Signature Aviation, which fuels planes with ICE contracts, etc. Lincoln Witness supports efforts to end ICE flights from Hanscom and encourages members of the community to take a stand. Sincerely, Kim Jalet (Brooks Road) & Kathy Madison (Concord Road), Co-Founders Lincoln Witness (lincolnwitness.org)
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