Mass Deportation. Know Your Rights for AFA Members
February 8, 2025 - In the lead up to and after inauguration, AFA members have reached out to our union with questions about this administration’s plans to conduct “mass deportations” and target immigrant communities. These members have expressed deep concerns for their personal safety and the safety of their loved ones.
In addition to safety concerns, many have expressed a moral objection to participating in immigration enforcement action and asked our union for guidance if they are asked to participate in some way while at work, either operating flights, at the airport, or while at our layover hotels. In recent weeks, AFA members have expressed to our union serious concern for the safety of their families and themselves, including fear of profiling by out-of-control immigration enforcement.
Within days of inauguration, the White House began extreme immigration raids across the country, especially focused in urban areas. These raids have already resulted in the harassment and even false detention of US citizens and legal residents, including our veterans, Native Americans, and authorized migrants.
There is also a significant volume of mis- and disinformation circulating that adds to the fear that many have expressed to us. In this moment, it is more important than ever that our union communicates proactively, clearly and accurately so members know their rights and know our union stands with them.
Know your rights
The AFL-CIO has put together a comprehensive Know Your Rights page and palm cards in multiple languages
All citizens and legal residents can take action to protect the legal rights of their loved ones and neighbors
Our union will fight for every member who is wrongfully detained or who experiences stress or trauma as a result of unlawful or extreme actions.
As aviation’s first responders and last line of defense, we know security is essential and benefits us all. We support humane and reasonable enforcement of our nation’s laws, but we will oppose any extreme, inhumane or unlawful targeting of law-abiding immigrants. Our union will defend our members at every step. Read more.
