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50 migrants relocated to Martha's Vineyard by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis

Headline from CBS News, from the development of Sep 15, 2022

Newest development Sep 17, 2022 · 3 reportsReporter on MSNBC says migrants 'not angry at DeSantis,' but are thanking him for Martha's Vineyard flight

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said his office organized the migrants' journey to Massachusetts as part of his state's relocation program.

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  1. Names this update

    50 migrants relocated to Martha's Vineyard by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis

    Headline from CBS News ·

  2. Newest

    Reporter on MSNBC says migrants 'not angry at DeSantis,' but are thanking him for Martha's Vineyard flight

    Headline from Fox News ·

Reports & sources

104 articles, oldest first.

  1. The Center Square

    Florida begins flying illegal foreign nationals to Martha’s Vineyard (opens The Center Square)

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    The Center Square's feed description

    (The Center Square) – The state of Florida has begun flying foreign nationals who entered the U.S. illegally at the southern border – and were transported by the Biden administration

  2. CBS News

    50 migrants relocated to Martha's Vineyard by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said his office organized the migrants' journey to Massachusetts as part of his state's relocation program.

  3. MyNorthwest

    Florida flies "illegal immigrants" to Martha's Vineyard (opens MyNorthwest)

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    MyNorthwest's feed description

    TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday flew two planes of immigrants to Martha's Vineyard, escalating a tactic by Republican

  4. Gopusa

    Gov. DeSantis sends migrants to Martha’s Vineyard; Gov. Abbott to VP Harris in DC (opens Gopusa)

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    Gopusa's feed description

    In a surprise Wednesday evening, Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office said the state had sent two planes with migrants to Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, apparently jump-starting an immigration program that the administration has released no details on.

  5. BizPac Review

    It's true... Governor DeSantis sent two flights of illegal migrants to Martha’s Vineyard (opens BizPac Review)

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    BizPac Review's feed description

    Jennie Taer, DCNF Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis sent two planes of illegal migrants to Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, on Wednesday, according to Fox News. “Yes, Florida can […]

  6. News West 9

    Gov. DeSantis relocates 50 migrants to Martha's Vineyard (opens News West 9)

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    News West 9's feed description

    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the migrants were sent there as part of Florida's relocation program, CBS News reports.

  7. Politico

    DeSantis ships migrants to Martha's Vineyard (opens Politico)

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    Politico's feed description

    One Martha’s Vineyard news organization suggested that many of those who had arrived were migrants who had come to the U.S. from Venezuela.

  8. NPR

    Florida flies dozens of migrants to Martha's Vineyard (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    The plane flight carrying dozens of migrants and paid by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is the latest move by Republican officials to send migrants to Democrat-controlled cities.

  9. WISH-TV Indianapolis

    Florida flies 'illegal immigrants' to Martha's Vineyard (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

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    WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description

    TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday […]

  10. NBC4 Washington

    DeSantis, Democrats Clash Over Migrant Flights to Martha's Vineyard (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    NBC4 Washington's feed description

    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is defending his actions after sending two planes of immigrants to Martha’s Vineyard, as Democrats are denouncing the action. At a news conference Thursday, DeSantis reiterated that the state was sending the immigrants to a “sanctuary” destination.

  11. FOX 13 Tampa

    Gov. Ron DeSantis sends two planes of 'illegal immigrants' to Martha's Vineyard (opens FOX 13 Tampa)

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    FOX 13 Tampa's feed description

    Gov. Ron DeSantis sent two planes of immigrants to Martha's Vineyard as part of a program 'to transport illegal immigrants to sanctuary destinations,' officials said.

  12. The Washington Free Beacon

    DeSantis Flies Illegal Immigrants to Martha's Vineyard (opens The Washington Free Beacon)

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    The Washington Free Beacon's feed description

    (Reuters) - A group of immigrants landed on the wealthy Massachusetts island of Martha's Vineyard on Wednesday, part of a campaign by Republican governors to shift the immigration burden to Democratic areas.

  13. Moultrie Observer

    Florida flies migrants to 'sanctuary' of Martha's Vineyard (opens Moultrie Observer)

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    Moultrie Observer's feed description

    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has flown two planes of immigrants to Martha’s Vineyard, escalating a tactic by Republican governors to draw attention to what they consider to be the Biden

  14. The Guardian

    DeSantis created ‘urgent humanitarian situation’ deporting migrants (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Florida governor’s office sent about 50 undocumented migrants to Martha’s Vineyard with no apparent notice

  15. WMUR

    Migrants sent to Martha's Vineyard by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    Flights to the Massachusetts island were part of an effort to "transport illegal immigrants to sanctuary destinations," said Taryn Fenske, Ron DeSantis' communications director.

  16. Breitbart News

    DeSantis on Sending Illegals to Martha's Vineyard: 'We Are Not a Sanctuary State' (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Thursday defended his administration's action in sending dozens of illegal immigrants to Martha's Vineyard.

  17. Maine Public

    Migrants on Martha's Vineyard flight say they were told they were going to Boston (opens Maine Public)

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    Maine Public's feed description

    The plane flight carrying dozens of migrants and paid by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is the latest move by Republican officials to send migrants to Democrat-controlled cities.

  18. Boston

    Group of migrants flown to Martha's Vineyard; Florida Gov. DeSantis takes credit (opens Boston)

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    Boston's feed description

    A group of about 50 migrants was flown to Martha’s Vineyard Wednesday, with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis taking credit.

  19. Local News 8

    DeSantis claims credit for sending 2 planes carrying migrants to Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts (opens Local News 8)

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    Local News 8's feed description

    By Amy Simonson, Priscilla Alvarez and Devan Cole, CNN Two planes carrying migrants were sent by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to Martha’s Vineyard on Wednesday night, his office said, infuriating Democratic politicians and prompting a frenzied response that included humanitarian aid by locals and assis…

  20. PJ Media

    DeSantis Sends Some Illegals to Martha's Vineyard and Right-Twitter Can't Stop Laughing (opens PJ Media)

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    PJ Media's feed description

    The Martha’s Vineyard Left’s hysterical response to 50 illegal aliens sent to enjoy the posh environs shows that our border crisis can supply a few laughs....

  21. RedState

    Ron DeSantis Sends Illegals to the Elites on Martha's Vineyard (opens RedState)

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    RedState's feed description

    DeSantis strikes again.

  22. Tampa Free Press

    Florida Gov. DeSantis Sends 50 Illegal Migrants To Martha's Vineyard (opens Tampa Free Press)

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    Tampa Free Press's feed description

    Rep. Dylan Fernandes Tweeted Photo Of Migrants Florida Governor Ron DeSantis sent at least two planes filled with undocumented immigrants to Martha's

  23. NPR

    Fla. Gov. DeSantis sent migrant flights to Massachusetts, his office says (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    In Massachusetts, the residents of Martha's Vineyard are scrambling to care for 50 immigrants, mostly from Venezuela, who arrived without warning yesterday at the local airport.

  24. Fox News

    Ron DeSantis sends two planes of illegal immigrants to Martha's Vineyard (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis sent two planes carrying illegal immigrants to Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, on Wednesday, his office has confirmed.

  25. FOX 35 Orlando

    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis sends two planes of illegal immigrants to Martha's Vineyard (opens FOX 35 Orlando)

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    FOX 35 Orlando's feed description

    Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is taking credit for two planes full of migrants that landed at Martha's Vineyard on Wednesday.

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