(PUEBLO, Colo.) — The Director of the Pueblo Department of Aviation, Greg Pedroza, has denied rumors that Pueblo Memorial Airport is being used for ICE deportation flights, stating there are no plans or agreements in place.
Pedroza clarified in a letter to the city council that there are no plans, discussions, or agreements for using the airport for ICE flights and that any potential agreements with ICE would require city council approval.
Despite the denial of these rumors, protests are planned for the upcoming city council meeting on Monday. Demonstrators aim to express their opposition to any ICE activity at the airport. Protesters plan to wear orange as a sign of solidarity during the meeting, which will take place at City Hall.
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