As Republican governors continue to send migrants out of their states, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis sent two planes of immigrants to the Massachusetts island of Martha's Vineyard on Wednesday.
"The Baker-Polito Administration is in touch with local officials regarding the arrival of migrants in Martha’s Vineyard," said Terry MacCormack, Baker's press secretary. "At this time, short-term shelter services are being provided by local officials, and the Administration will continue to support those efforts."Rep.
In another tweet, Fernandes described the migrant drop-off as "evil and inhumane" and accused Republicans of using human lives "as political pawns.""Currently immigrants are being dropped off on Martha's Vineyard by chartered flights from Texas," he said in another tweet. "Many don't know where they are. They say they were told they would be given housing and jobs. Islanders were given no notice but are coming together as a community to support them.
DeSantis has repeatedly accused Democrats of incentivizing migrants to cross over the U.S.-Mexico border, which continues to see record-high crossings. "States like Massachusetts, New York, and California will better facilitate the care of these individuals who they have invited into our country by incentivizing illegal immigration through their designation as 'sanctuary states' and support for the Biden Administration’s open border policies," Fenske said.New York City Mayor Eric Adams says that the homeless shelter system is facing increased stress as Texas continues to bus migrants to the city.
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