U.S. Treasury probing Gov. Ron DeSantis’ migrant flights
The Treasury Department’s internal watchdog is investigating whether Gov. Ron DeSantis improperly used federal pandemic aid to fly migrants to Martha’s Vineyard as part of his effort to “transport illegal immigrants to sanctuary destinations.”
The Treasury Department’s internal watchdog is investigating whether Gov. Ron DeSantis improperly used federal pandemic aid to fly migrants to Martha’s Vineyard as part of his effort to “transport illegal immigrants to sanctuary destinations.”
Documents: Florida migrant transport planning began in July
The flight has spawned an investigation by a Texas sheriff and two lawsuits amid criticism that the program was a political stunt by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to appeal to his conservative base.
The flight has spawned an investigation by a Texas sheriff and two lawsuits amid criticism that the program was a political stunt by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to appeal to his conservative base.
Who are the migrants coming to Florida?
Right now, it's often entire families who are fleeing dangerous and impoverished countries. They are prepared to endure a long legal process if a better life is waiting for them on the other side.
Right now, it's often entire families who are fleeing dangerous and impoverished countries. They are prepared to endure a long legal process if a better life is waiting for them on the other side.
What’s causing a spike in immigration at the border?
Gov. Ron DeSantis and his supporters continued to go toe-to-toe with his opponents Wednesday, days after he chartered two flights to send 50 migrants from Texas to Massachusetts.
Gov. Ron DeSantis and his supporters continued to go toe-to-toe with his opponents Wednesday, days after he chartered two flights to send 50 migrants from Texas to Massachusetts.
Lawsuit seeks nationwide injunction to block Gov. DeSantis' migrant flights
Lawyers representing asylum seekers who were allegedly “tricked” into going from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard on flights funded by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration said Wednesday they are seeking a nationwide injunction to block the governor from luring immigrants to travel across state lines.
Lawyers representing asylum seekers who were allegedly “tricked” into going from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard on flights funded by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration said Wednesday they are seeking a nationwide injunction to block the governor from luring immigrants to travel across state lines.
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.