California Governor Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, has asked the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate a program funded by the state of Florida that transported immigrants from Texas to the Golden State and Martha’s Vineyard. .
“It is unconscionable to persuade people to travel to other states based on false or deceptive representations and to use people as political props. I urge you to investigate possible violations of federal law by those who did.” read the letter Attorney General Merrick Garland.
The letter, which calls on the Department of Justice to open a criminal and civil investigation into the matter, was signed by Newsom, California Attorney General Rob Bonta, and Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar. ing.
The letter notes that in some cases, “it is not uncommon for local governments and non-governmental organizations to facilitate cross-border travel,” but that “this scheme is different. Recruiters have reportedly tricked immigrants into making these specific arrangements.” I got on a plane to the place,” he claims. A promise of work and housing. ”
Last September, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (Republican) is currently running for president in 2024. sent dozens of immigrants From Texas to Martha’s Vineyard Immigration EffortsSeveral Republican governors have moved thousands of immigrants by bus and plane to Democratic-led cities in the north in protest against the Biden administration’s immigration policies.
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office last month filed criminal proceedings The office said it had spoken with the county district attorney over a 2022 case in which 49 immigrants were flown from San Antonio, Texas, to Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts. Despite Florida’s allegations that immigrants participated voluntarily, according to the new letter, Salazar’s investigation found immigrants were “induced to accept free travel based on false representations.” was found to be
Florida last month admitted to being late recent immigration Flights to Sacramento, California Bonta from Texas promised to investigate Possible misconduct by Florida authorities in connection with the flight.
California Attorney General told the hill “I’m glad Florida has accepted responsibility for what they’ve done,” he said.Newsom flipped desantis immigrant plane.
New letters from California and Texas officials said migrants who were flown into California could “similarly be induced by deceptive representations regarding access to jobs, housing and other services,” according to the report. says it has the potential.
Officials are calling on the Justice Department to get involved because “this plan spans at least five states, from Massachusetts to California,” although it doesn’t address possible violations of state law. An investigation is also underway.
“Therefore, we ask the U.S. Department of Justice to open federal criminal and civil investigations into these cases. Federal involvement appears particularly appropriate given the multijurisdictional and transstate nature of this ongoing program, as noted in the letter,” the letter reads. ing.
Led by the Republican governors of Texas and Arizona, send immigrants north to so-called sanctuary cities including New York City, Chicago, Philadelphia and Washington DC
Texas Governor Greg Abbott (Republican) earlier this week he said More than 24,000 immigrants were brought to the city by bus.
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