Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis defended his state's decision to fly migrants from the U.S.-Mexico border to California, arguing that the state had essentially invited the migrants.
The Florida Division of Emergency Management has confirmed that it is responsible for the two flights that flew a group of 36 migrants to Sacramento.Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday defended his state's decision to fly migrants from the U.S.-Mexico border to California, arguing that the state had essentially invited the migrants with its welcoming policies toward immigrants.
DeSantis' administration said this week that the three dozen migrants whom the state recently flew from El Paso, Texas, to Sacramento at taxpayer expense all went willingly, disputing allegations that the individuals were coerced to travel under false pretenses. California officials are investigating whether any violations of criminal or civil law occurred.
This is not the first time DeSantis has chartered planes to transfer migrants across the country. Last fall, Florida flew 49 Venezuelans to the upscale Massachusetts island of Martha's Vineyard.California declared itself a "sanctuary" for immigrants after Trump was elected president, extending protections to people living in the country illegally and allowing them to apply for some state benefits.
Immigration is a national problem that border states shouldn't have to shoulder on their own, DeSantis said, adding that the federal government should give states more authority to enforce immigration law on their own. Beyond the migrant flights, he touted Florida's other efforts to confront illegal immigration beyond its borders, including sending National Guard soldiers and state law enforcement officers to Texas and interdicting migrant boats off Florida's coast.
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