Keep ICE out of Concord

The pressure from our national coalition succeeded in getting Avelo Airlines to stop performing detainee flights. However, the fight is not over yet. ICE is still terrorizing communities and DHS plans to start running their own detainee flights soon.

Community Civil Activist recently sent a letter to the Concord, NC Mayor and City Council requesting a proclamation stating that there will be no partnerships with ICE or border patrol. Below you will find a form letter that you can use to send to City Council also requesting them to commit to a statement.

Please help us keep the pressure on so we can keep our community safe!

Step 1: Find the email of your city council member (or email them all!) here

Step 2: Copy one of the emails below and send to your council member

Step 3: Send to a friend or share online!

Letter Option 1

Recent ICE and Border Patrol actions—including the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis and the violent incident in Salisbury—have created real fear in immigrant communities across the country. That fear reaches our city too.

Our community is safest when every resident—regardless of immigration status—can call 911, go to school, seek medical care, and engage with local government without hesitation. When local agencies are seen as tied to federal immigration enforcement, that trust breaks down.

I’m asking the city to reaffirm its commitment to protecting all residents by issuing a proclamation that:

  • keeps local government separate from ICE and Border Patrol

  • prevents the Concord‑Padgett Airport from being used for detainee flights

  • declines DHS funds tied to immigration enforcement

  • focuses local resources on housing, health, education, and infrastructure

This is about safety, dignity, and ensuring our city remains a place where everyone can participate fully in community life. Thank you for your leadership and for considering this request.

Letter Option 2 (longer form)

Recent immigration enforcement actions by federal agencies—including the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis and the violent incident in Salisbury, NC—have raised profound concerns across the country. These events have intensified fear among immigrant communities and eroded trust in law enforcement more broadly.

Our city has long upheld the principle that every resident deserves to live, work, and access essential services without fear, regardless of immigration status. Maintaining this commitment is essential to public safety, community well‑being, and the effective use of local resources.

To that end, we respectfully request that the Mayor and City Council issue a public proclamation reaffirming the city’s dedication to protecting all residents and strengthening trust between the community and local government. We ask that the proclamation include the following commitments:

City Commitments:

  • Affirming that the city will not collaborate with ICE or Border Patrol in enforcement actions that fall outside the city’s jurisdiction and undermine community trust.

  • Ensuring that the Concord‑Padgett Regional Airport will not be used for detainee transport or deportation flights, preserving the airport’s role as a community-serving asset.

  • Declining Department of Homeland Security funds tied to immigration enforcement or deportation activities so that local priorities remain centered on community needs rather than federal enforcement agendas.

  • Reaffirming that city resources will be directed toward core priorities such as housing stability, public health, education, and infrastructure—areas that strengthen safety and opportunity for all residents.

Issuing such a proclamation would send a clear message that our city remains committed to fairness, dignity, and the well‑being of every person who calls this community home. It would also reinforce the trust necessary for residents to engage with local institutions, seek services, and participate fully in civic life.