NSP Action Alert: Hanscom Field Protest

Join Indivisible Acton Area, Boston Workers Circle and other local social justice groups for a peaceful standout tomorrow (October 24) from 1:30 PM to 4 PM at Hanscom Field to oppose Massport’s complicity in to ICE's terror campaign.  Organizers are planning to make this a weekly Friday protest.

The standout is at the intersection of Hanscom Dr. and Old Bedford Rd. in Lincoln. Parking is available at 55 Old Bedford Rd, just a short walk (1/4 mile) from the rotary where we will gather. RSVP to receive additional details and updates.

Hanscom ICE standout

Thank you for your participation in a peaceful standout at Hanscom Field to show your opposition to ICE’s activities and to hold Massport accountable. Our goal is to have an ongoing presence at Hanscom, starting on October 24 from 1;30-4:00 Parking at 55 Old Bedford Rd. Lincoln, MA. We will gather there and walk to Hanscom together Please RSVP through Thia form Thank You

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This is a targeted action focusing on ICE activity and Massport’s complicity.  All signs should reflect this message. This site has free art you can print out and incorporate into your signs:

18 Beautiful Immigration Protest Posters You Can Download for Free - The Activism Joy Studio

Protest posters are so fun, aren’t they? People get really creative! As both an artist and activist, I LOVE myself some protest posters. Truly, one of my happy places is when there’s a sharpie in my hand. Poster-making parties are also a great way to build community. But what if you’re not artistic? Don’t worry! I’ve collected …

The Activism Joy StudioMalvina

Additional Reading

Critics pressure Massport to help track Hanscom ICE flights

Massport officials say federal immigration authorities don’t disclose flights; advocates say they need only look out their windows.

The Concord BridgeKim Carpenter

ICE restarts detainee flights out of Hanscom airport

The activity comes two months after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said it stopped using the airport 20 miles northwest of Boston. In June, WBUR reported ICE had been flying hundreds of detainees out of Hanscom.

WBURTodd Wallack

Check our community calendar for additional upcoming protests, meetings, and other events.