Clarifying the nuances in immigration law after DeSantis sent migrants to Martha’s Vineyard
Florida's Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis used state taxpayers' money to relocate about 50 migrants from Texas to Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts.
DeSantis accuses President Joe Biden of not doing enough to secure the southern border. He said that many of the people who arrive there intend to go to Florida — and aren't welcome.
"Our message to them is we are not a sanctuary state, and it's better to be able to go to a sanctuary jurisdiction," DeSantis said Sept. 15, a day after two planes took Venezuelans to Martha's Vineyard. "And yes, we will help facilitate that transport for you to be able to go to greener pastures."
The migrants were in San Antonio before being flown to Florida and then to Martha's Vineyard.
Reyes, Y. (2022, September). Clarifying the nuances in immigration law after DeSantis sent migrants to Martha’s Vineyard. Politifact The Poynter Institute. https://www.politifact.com/article/2022/sep/23/clarifying-nuances-immigr...