Delaware residents sustained a peaceful campaign for months, demonstrated at Wilmington Airport, coordinated across organizations, and attended a public-authority meeting to raise concerns about deportation flights and public incentives.
Why It Matters
The story shows ordinary people scrutinizing how a publicly controlled airport and public benefits intersect with immigration enforcement, due process, and private profit. It also highlights a transparency gap involving the Delaware River and Bay Authority, which is not automatically covered by either state’s public-records law.
Location
Wilmington,
New Castle County,
Delaware
Civic Area
Civil Liberties & Human Dignity
Published
January 7, 2026