Protesters gathered at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport in Maryland on Sunday, calling for the state to cut ties with an airline that operates deportation flights.

Avelo Airlines is contracted to operate deportation flights for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Organizers said more than 4,000 Marylanders have already signed petitions backing their demand. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has not announced any action in response to the protests.

WJZ reached out to the airline for comment, but we have not heard back.

Avelo's contract to fly migrants

According to CBS News, Avelo's domestic and international flights for migrants started in mid-May. Avelo said the aircraft used for the trips do not bear the company's logo.

Avelo said the agreement with ICE is a "long-term charter pr

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