MARTHA'S VINEYARD

‘We need to just hear out these issues,’ judge says.

Florida will pay up to $1 million to two law firms to defend it following DeSantis’ decision to relocate nearly 50 migrants to Martha's Vineyard.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' team blasted a new federal lawsuit from immigrant rights groups challenging the state's migrant relocation program as "politically motivated"

A Leon County circuit judge on Monday dismissed a lawsuit filed by a South Florida senator challenging the use of state funds to transport migrants from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts, but advised how to revamp the legal complaint so the case can move forward.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — (AP) — Florida has paid nearly $1 million to arrange two sets of flights to transport about 100 migrants who entered the country illegally to Delaware and Illinois, according to documents released Friday by the Florida Department of Transportation. The flights would be a follow-up to the Sept. 14 flights from Texas to Martha's Vineyard that carried 49 mostly Venezuelan migrants to the Massachusetts island where former President Barack Obama owns a mansion. Earlier this year the Legislature approved a $12 million budget item to relocate people in the country illegally from Florida to another location. While the migrant flights originated in Texas, the charter plane carrying them made a stop in Florida. The Martha's Vineyard flight has also spawned lawsuits accusing Florida of lying to the migrants to get them to agree to the flights.

Sheriff Javier Salazar of Bexar County in Texas has certified dozens of migrants transported to Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts as victims of a crime.

An open-government group Monday filed a lawsuit seeking to force Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration to release additional records about a controversial decision last month to fly migrants from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts.

Florida documents show officials began planning to transport migrants to other states in July and told potential contractors their task would be to relocate them on a voluntary basis.

The remaining Venezuelan migrants who were taken to a military base from Martha's Vineyard have left for other housing options, officials said.

In 2018, Perla Huerta moved into a condo in Tampa

Several media outlets have identified the mysterious woman who allegedly lured dozens of migrants on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ flights to Martha’s Vineyard from San Antonio.

Florida's Venezuela migrant flight recruiter 'Perla' identified as ex-Army counterintelligence agent

"My only will was to help people," a man who said he helped recruit migrants to get on flights bound for Martha's Vineyard told CNN.

Immigration lawyer, Laura Quintero, with Quintero Fortich Legal, explained what a Temporary Protected Status is, also known as a TPS.

Monica Crowley discusses how there is a double standard with Democrats regarding migrants deported from Martha's Vineyard on "Jesse Watters Primetime."

Fox News host Jesse Watters calls out Democrats for their treatment of illegal migrants who were sent to Martha's Vineyard on "Jesse Watters Primetime."

The transport of migrants by Republican officials has raised questions about border policies, who the migrants are and whether the states' actions are legal.

Clay Travis discusses how he gives a lot of credit to Govs. Doug Ducey, Greg Abbott and Ron DeSantis for pushing the migrant crisis into the spotlight on "Jesse Watters Primetime."

Fox News host Jesse Watters gives his take on illegal migrants suing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis after he sent them to Martha's Vineyard on “Jesse Watters Primetime.”

The lawsuit alleges that the migrants were told they were going to Boston or Washington, and were induced with perks like McDonald's gift cards.

Attorneys for Civil Rights filed a federal civil rights class action lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on behalf of migrants who were unexpectedly flown to Martha's Vineyard.

One Venezuelan mother traveling with her husband and their 11-year-old child said she "felt helpless, defrauded, and desperate" after arriving in Martha's Vineyard.

BOSTON — (AP) — Venezuelan migrants flown to the upscale Massachusetts island of Martha's Vineyard sued Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his transportation secretary Tuesday for engaging in a “fraudulent and discriminatory scheme” to relocate them. The lawsuit alleges that migrants were induced to cross state lines under false pretenses, a line that some Democratic officials are using to urge a federal investigation. Asked Tuesday about speculation that DeSantis may send migrants to his home state of Delaware, President Joe Biden said: “He should come visit. We have a beautiful shoreline.”DeSantis declined to confirm speculation, based on flight-tracking software, that more migrants were on the move.

Less than a week after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis sent two flights of migrants to the New England vacation town of Martha's Vineyard, President Joe Biden's home state of Delaware is bracing for another potential influx of immigrants. (Sept. 20)

Venezuelan migrants flown from San Antonio to the upscale Massachusetts island of Martha’s Vineyard have sued Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his transportation secretary for engaging in a “fraudulent and discriminatory scheme” to relocate them.

Speculation is that President Biden's home state could be a new destination for migrants after GOP governors sent them to Martha's Vineyard and DC.

DeSantis has been accused of persuading migrants with false promises contained in brochures meant for a different class of person.

AUSTIN, Texas — (AP) — A Texas sheriff on Monday opened an investigation into two flights of migrants sent to Martha's Vineyard by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, but did not say what laws may have been broken in putting 48 Venezuelans on private planes last week from San Antonio. Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar, an elected Democrat, railed against the flights that took off in his city as political posturing. He also did not mention DeSantis in a news conference that appeared to mark the first time a law enforcement official has said they would look into the flights. Salazar said the migrants had been “preyed upon” and “hoodwinked.”Some Democrats have urged the Justice Department to investigate the flights, including California Gov.

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On Martha's Vineyard, Fox News Digital spoke this weekend to a selection of residents, including Joyce Dresser, who wished she'd "been more involved" with the migrant issue.

Gov. Ron DeSantis responded to authorities in Bexar County, Texas after they opened a criminal investigation into him over sending migrants to Martha's Vineyard.

Fox News contributor Sara Carter interviews Martha's Vineyard residents to hear their thoughts on flights of migrants arriving in their town on 'Hannity.'

Fox News host Tucker Carlson reacts to illegal migrants being sent to Martha's Vineyard and then being led out of the town by the Army on Monday's "Tucker Carlson Tonight."

The Bexar County Sheriff's Office said it had launched a probe into the operation, which it said transported migrants who had been housed at a shelter in San Antonio to Florida and subsequently to the Massachusetts island.

A Texas sheriff is opening a criminal probe into the taking of migrants to Martha's Vineyard, saying they were 'lured' and 'exploited' with false promises.

The Bexar County Sheriff's Office has opened an investigation into Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' flight that took 50 migrants to Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts.

AUSTIN, Texas — (AP) — A Texas sheriff on Monday opened an investigation into two flights of migrants sent to Martha's Vineyard by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, but did not say what laws may have been broken in putting 48 Venezuelans on private planes last week from San Antonio. Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar, an elected Democrat, railed against the flights that took off in his city as political posturing. He also did not mention DeSantis in a news conference that appeared to mark the first time a law enforcement official has said they would look into the flights. Salazar said the migrants had been “preyed upon” and “hoodwinked.”Some Democrats have urged the Justice Department to investigate the flights, including California Gov.

“I think an investigation certainly is warranted.”Cyr and other lawmakers have questioned whether potential crimes of human trafficking and kidnapping were committed. Greg Abbott, and that the migrants — mostly Venezuelan asylum seekers who had recently crossed the Mexican border — hadn't spent any time in Florida except for a short layover en route to Martha's Vineyard. Instead, they were reportedly dropped off at the Martha's Vineyard Airport with no notice given to the residents. Speaking to Politico, Stephen Block, a Chicago attorney and former assistant U.S. attorney, held a similar view regarding accusations of human trafficking. “Oftentimes people who are the most vulnerable are also the ones who experience serious violations of their human rights,” Downing said.

Florida's Ron DeSantis flew about 50 Venezuelans last week to the small, upscale island of Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts. During the weekend, Texas' Greg Abbott bused more migrants to Vice President Kamala Harris' Washington home. Since April, Texas has bused about 8,000 migrants to Washington, 2,200 to New York and 300 to Chicago. Kidnapping is a high legal threshold, but migrants flown to Martha’s Vineyard say they were taken there on false pretenses. In Martha’s Vineyard, the six towns that make up the island south of Boston haven’t issued any “sanctuary” declarations.

Florida's Ron DeSantis flew about 50 Venezuelans last week to the small, upscale island of Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts. During the weekend, Texas' Greg Abbott bused more migrants to Vice President Kamala Harris' Washington home. Since April, Texas has bused about 8,000 migrants to Washington, 2,200 to New York and 300 to Chicago. Kidnapping is a high legal threshold, but migrants flown to Martha’s Vineyard say they were taken there on false pretenses. In Martha’s Vineyard, the six towns that make up the island south of Boston haven’t issued any “sanctuary” declarations.

Republican governors have been sending more migrants released at the U.S. border with Mexico to Democratic strongholds, raising questions about their legal status, how they are lured on board buses and planes, and the cost to taxpayers.

When Lever Alejos of Venezuela arrived at the southern border penniless in July, he gladly accepted a free bus ride to Washington, D.C., courtesy of the state of Texas. He had no family or friends to receive him, and spent one night in the plaza across from Union Station. He soon settled into a homeless shelter. “I have nothing,” Alejos, 29, said on his third day in the city, “but I have the will to work and succeed.” Two months later, Alejos is making between $600 to $700 a week, saving up to b

Mid-air, the migrants learned they were bound for Martha's Vineyard rather than Boston and those who had "induced" them to travel under "these false pretenses disappeared, lawyers representing some of them say.

The TV host alleged Democrats "don't want immigrants here either" while praising Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' move to fly migrants to Martha's Vineyard.

The dozens of migrants were dumped on Martha's Vineyard in a "shameful political stunt" orchestrated by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, the attorneys said.

The transport of migrants by Republican officials has raised questions about border policies, who the migrants are and whether the states' actions are legal.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis continues to defend his decision to fly dozens of undocumented immigrants from Texas to Martha's Vineyard.

Democrats such as New York City Mayor Eric Adams as well as members of the media criticized Gov. Ron DeSantis on Sunday during appearances on CNN, MSNBC.

NBC News analyst condemned Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis while on Dean Obeidallah's radio show, but warned not to accuse the governor of human trafficking.

Sen. Marco Rubio said that while Martha's Vineyard is struggling with 50 migrants sent up north by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, border communities deal with much more.

Lawyers representing migrants in Martha's Vineyard are seeking a federal criminal probe into Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for sending the immigrants under "false pretenses."

Republican MA Gov. Charlie Baker provided an update on migrants flown to Martha's Vineyard, sharing a way for Americans to donate to the state while it houses the 50 migrants.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican who is running for reelection, said the flights from Texas were "voluntary" but if they were lured, some argue the migrants could now be victims of a crime.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican who is running for reelection, said the flights from Texas were "voluntary" but if they were lured, some argue the migrants could now be victims of a crime.

Three buses pulled in to New York City's Port Authority terminal and another bus arrived outside Vice President Kamala Harris' residence in Washington, D.C. Saturday.

Ted Cruz blasted President Biden's immigration policies on "Hannity" and says it's not just a crisis when it's the millionaires who are inconvenienced.

Fox News host Tucker Carlson calls out Democrats for not joyfully welcoming the illegal migrants on to Martha's Vineyard on Friday's "Tucker Carlson Tonight."

Sean Hannity discussed how the "uber-wealthy" and "uber-woke" residents of Martha's Vineyard bussed the arrived migrants to a military base on "Hannity."

A reporter for Telemundo spoke to migrants, some of whom told her they are thankful to have been sent to Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts by Ron DeSantis.

Roughly 50 migrants are now in Massachusetts after they arrived on flights Wednesday organized by Florida’s governor.

As Republican governors ramp up their transports of migrants to Democratic-run jurisdictions, the practice is getting a mixed reaction from Christian faith leaders — many of whom, especially evangelicals, have supported GOP candidates by large numbers in recent elections.

Republican governors are escalating their practice of sending migrants without advance warning to Democratic strongholds, including a wealthy summer enclave in Massachusetts and the Washington, D.

An offshore wind project off Massachusetts that would create 800 megawatts of electricity, enough to power 400,000 homes, was approved by the federal government.