Dozens of migrants arrived on Martha’s Vineyard on a chartered flight Wednesday afternoon, a Massachusetts senator said Wednesday. Julian Seale, a state representative serving Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket, claimed the charter flight arrived from Texas. About 50 Venezuelan immigrants, some of them children, were taken to Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School, where they were given snacks and shelter. They were cared for at two shelters in Edgartown on Wednesday night. “We’ll take care of you,” Dukes County Sheriff Robert Ogden told the immigrants, according to the Maratha Vineyard Times. “My understanding is that there was no prior communication or notification of this plane and these People are arriving,” Searle told WCVB. “Martha’s Vineyard officials, city and county officials, while busy, have done a fantastic job welcoming these families.” Summer St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. In Edgartown, she works all day to help families she says are from Venezuela, some with children as young as 2. “Many of them seemed overwhelmed,” Rush said. “We got calls from restaurants, food was being served, and someone was trying to help. It was fantastic.” “Florida can confirm that two planes with illegal immigrants arrived on Martha’s Vineyard where the state transported illegal immigrants to part of the relocation plan for the sanctuary destination,” a statement from Florida’s governor. WCVB sister station WESH said at Ron DeSantis’ office in Orlando. “States like Massachusetts, New York and California will encourage illegal immigration by designating them as ‘sanctuary states’ to better care for those they invite into our country.’ ‘ And support the Biden administration’s open border policy,” the statement said. Online flight records show that at least two private jets started in San Antonio, Texas, and also stopped in the Florida Panhandle before arriving on the island. It was unclear who paid for the private charter flight to the island, however, the statement from the governor’s spokesman said the Florida legislature allocated $12 million to implement a program to facilitate the transportation of undocumented immigrants in the state. DeSantis, who is running for re-election this year, is a 2024 presidential candidate who has repeatedly criticized President Joe Biden’s immigration policies. A statement from Governor Charlie Baker’s office said. “Currently, local officials are providing short-term shelter services, and the government will continue to support these efforts.” “This is an island that welcomes people,” Searle said. “But it’s disgusting that a state or governor or whoever would take advantage of the unfortunate, dire situation of these families who are looking for a better life. Use that for a political stunt or a ‘grab’ moment. That’s really disgusting. Disgusting.” “Governor. Ron DeSantis could learn from Massachusetts about what patriotism and freedom really look like if he wasn’t busy using humans as props to support his pathetic political ambitions,” Massachusetts USA Senator Ed Markey wrote in a post on social media. “For those who just landed: We’re happy to hug you.” The WCVB also reached out to the office of U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren for comment. This report uses information from WESH and the Associated Press.
Dozens of migrants arrived on Martha’s Vineyard on a chartered flight Wednesday afternoon, the Massachusetts senator said Wednesday.
Julian Seale State Representative Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket claimed the charter flights arrived from Texas.
About 50 Venezuelan immigrants, some of them children, were taken to Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School, where they were given snacks and shelter. They were cared for at two shelters in Edgartown on Wednesday night.
“We’ll take care of you,” Dukes County Sheriff Robert Ogden told immigrants, according to the Maratha Vineyard Times.
“My understanding is that there was no advance communication or notification that the plane and these people were arriving,” Cyr told WCVB. “Martha’s Vineyard officials, city and county officials have been busy, but have done a fantastic job of welcoming these families.”
Barb Rush and others at St. St Andrew’s Anglican Church in summer. In Edgartown, she works all day to help families she says are from Venezuela, some with children as young as 2.
“Many of them seemed overwhelmed,” Rush said. “We got calls from restaurants offering food and people trying to help. It was fantastic.”
“Florida Can Confirm Two Illegal Immigrant Planes Arrive at Martha’s Vineyard [Wednesday] is part of the state’s relocation program to transport illegal immigrants to asylum destinations,” said a statement from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ office obtained by WCVB sister station WESH in Orlando.
“States such as Massachusetts, New York, and California will encourage illegal immigration by designating ‘sanctuary states’ and support the Biden administration’s open border policy to better facilitate these invitations to our country,” the statement said. personal care,” said.
Online flight records show that at least two private jets that day took off from San Antonio, Texas, and also stopped in the Florida Panhandle before arriving on the island.
It was unclear who paid for the private charter flight to the island, but a statement from the governor’s spokesman said the Florida legislature allocated $12 million to implement a program to facilitate the transportation of undocumented immigrants in the state.
DeSantis, who is running for re-election this year, a potential 2024 presidential contender, has repeatedly criticized President Joe Biden’s immigration policies.
“The Baker-Polito Administration is in contact with local officials regarding the arrival of immigrants on Martha’s Vineyard,” a written statement from the governor said. Charlie Baker’s office said. “Currently, local officials are providing short-term shelter services and the government will continue to support these efforts.”
“It’s an island that welcomes people,” Searle said. “But it’s disgusting that a state or governor or whoever would take advantage of the unfortunate, dire situation of these families who are looking for a better life. Use that for a political stunt or a ‘grab’ moment. It’s just disgusting already.”
“Governor Ron DeSantis could learn from Massachusetts about what patriotism and freedom really look like if he wasn’t so busy using humans as props to support his pathetic political ambitions,” Massachusetts USA Senator Ed Markey wrote in an article. Post on social media. “For those who just landed: We’re happy to hug you.”
WCVB also contacted US Senators. Elizabeth Warren’s office for comment.
This report uses information from WESH and the Associated Press.