Venezuelan migrants sue Gov. DeSantis over Martha's Vineyard flights
As he defended sending migrants to "sanctuary jurisdictions," Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday was hit with a potential class-action lawsuit that alleged Venezuelan migrants were lured with false promises to fly last week from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts.
As he defended sending migrants to "sanctuary jurisdictions," Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday was hit with a potential class-action lawsuit that alleged Venezuelan migrants were lured with false promises to fly last week from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts.
DeSantis says he can't confirm Florida is paying nearly $1M for more migrant flights
Governor Ron DeSantis said he could not confirm that Florida was funding another flight for migrants in Texas, possibly to be relocated to other states. However, he defended the state funding of two flights that took Venezuelan asylum seekers from Texas to Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts in the week prior.
Governor Ron DeSantis said he could not confirm that Florida was funding another flight for migrants in Texas, possibly to be relocated to other states. However, he defended the state funding of two flights that took Venezuelan asylum seekers from Texas to Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts in the week prior.
U.S. border crossings rise among Venezuelans, officials say
Nearly 7 of every 10 stops of Venezuelans crossing illegally into the country in August occurred at sectors of the Texas border. Officials said migrants were stopped over 200,000 times last month.
Nearly 7 of every 10 stops of Venezuelans crossing illegally into the country in August occurred at sectors of the Texas border. Officials said migrants were stopped over 200,000 times last month.
Florida officials: Migrants sent to Martha's Vineyard were 'homeless,' 'hungry' before flight to island
The migrants Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis sent to Martha's Vineyard were homeless and given "multiple opportunities" to voluntarily take the trip or stay behind, according to senior officials in his administration.
The migrants Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis sent to Martha's Vineyard were homeless and given "multiple opportunities" to voluntarily take the trip or stay behind, according to senior officials in his administration.
Texas sheriff investigating 2 flights of migrants sent to Martha's Vineyard by Florida Gov.
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.
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.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says more migrant flights to 'sanctuary' states likely
Two days after sending flights filled with Venezuelan immigrants from Texas to Martha's Vineyard, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he expects to pay for more flights to transport undocumented immigrants to out-of-state "sanctuary" communities.
Two days after sending flights filled with Venezuelan immigrants from Texas to Martha's Vineyard, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he expects to pay for more flights to transport undocumented immigrants to out-of-state "sanctuary" communities.
Migrants sent to Martha's Vineyard by DeSantis provided with shelter, food, health care and job advice
Upon arrival in Martha’s Vineyard, the migrants who are predominantly from Venezuela were provided with meals, shelter, health care, and information about where to find work. They were on two flights paid for by Florida.
Upon arrival in Martha’s Vineyard, the migrants who are predominantly from Venezuela were provided with meals, shelter, health care, and information about where to find work. They were on two flights paid for by Florida.
Gov. Ron DeSantis sends two planes of 'illegal immigrants' to Martha's Vineyard
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.
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.
Texas officials stop airplane human smuggling attempt, one migrant allegedly paid $11,000
Texas officials say 13 illegal immigrants were part of the human smuggling scheme.
Texas officials say 13 illegal immigrants were part of the human smuggling scheme.
Gaps in Arizona border wall filled with double-stacked shipping containers
Arizona Gov. Ducey said 11-day project closed 3,820 open feet of the wall with 130 shipping containers.
Arizona Gov. Ducey said 11-day project closed 3,820 open feet of the wall with 130 shipping containers.
'Controlling what I can': USF star basketball player still waiting for answers on visa status
Russell Tchewa is a force on the basketball court for the University South Florida's men's basketball team, but he's been stopped in his tracks.
Russell Tchewa is a force on the basketball court for the University South Florida's men's basketball team, but he's been stopped in his tracks.
USF star basketball player stuck in home country after student visa was denied
Russell Tchewa, the Bulls' 7-foot-tall, 260-pound starting center is currently stuck in his home country of Cameroon after the U.S. State Department denied his student visa this summer.
Russell Tchewa, the Bulls' 7-foot-tall, 260-pound starting center is currently stuck in his home country of Cameroon after the U.S. State Department denied his student visa this summer.
Hillsborough back to school event held for Cuban immigrants with 20,000 expected in classrooms this year
A record number of Cubans are leaving their country because of poverty and the political situation there. The Hillsborough County school district is planning for as many as 20,000 Cuban families to come to Tampa.
A record number of Cubans are leaving their country because of poverty and the political situation there. The Hillsborough County school district is planning for as many as 20,000 Cuban families to come to Tampa.
More than 300 Haitian migrants on makeshift ship run aground near Florida Keys
Over two days, federal authorities say they have responded to 16 migrant landings in Florida and arrested 268 migrants.
Over two days, federal authorities say they have responded to 16 migrant landings in Florida and arrested 268 migrants.
DC National Guard request to assist with reception of migrants from border states denied
DC's request for the National Guard to provide assistance with the transportation and reception of migrants arriving on busses in the region has been denied.
DC's request for the National Guard to provide assistance with the transportation and reception of migrants arriving on busses in the region has been denied.
Coast Guard intercepts sailboat carrying over 100 migrants off South Florida coast
The US Coast Guard said it intercepted a sailboat carrying a large number of migrants off the coast of South Florida late Thursday morning.
The US Coast Guard said it intercepted a sailboat carrying a large number of migrants off the coast of South Florida late Thursday morning.
Border Patrol agents in Texas discover migrants smuggled inside toolboxes at checkpoint
A Border Patrol agent said the migrants were being smuggled in extreme summer heat.
A Border Patrol agent said the migrants were being smuggled in extreme summer heat.
California becomes first state to cover health care for all immigrants
California is now the first state to guarantee free health care for all low-income immigrants living in the country illegally, a move that will provide coverage for an additional 764,000 people at an eventual cost of about $2.7 billion a year.
California is now the first state to guarantee free health care for all low-income immigrants living in the country illegally, a move that will provide coverage for an additional 764,000 people at an eventual cost of about $2.7 billion a year.
FHP: Human smuggler arrested for transporting 8 undocumented immigrants into Florida
Florida troopers arrested a man who they say was caught smuggling eight undocumented immigrants into the state.
Florida troopers arrested a man who they say was caught smuggling eight undocumented immigrants into the state.
Supreme Court allows Biden to end Trump-era 'Remain in Mexico' policy
The Supreme Court has ruled that the Biden administration properly ended a Trump-era policy forcing some U.S. asylum-seekers to wait in Mexico.
The Supreme Court has ruled that the Biden administration properly ended a Trump-era policy forcing some U.S. asylum-seekers to wait in Mexico.