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Airline that struck deal to operate deportation flights faces growing backlash

Facing financial headwinds, budget carrier Avelo Airlines struck a deal to operate deportation flights for ICE. Now it's facing a backlash from customers and politicians.

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Joel Rose is a correspondent on NPR's National Desk. He covers immigration and breaking news.