ToplineA Texas sheriff declared that 49 migrants flown from San Antonio to Martha's Vineyard last month in a move funded by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) are crime victims, according to multiple reports, which could let them apply for special visas to remain in the country legally, marking the latest unintended consequence of DeSantis' decision. Florida Gov. A Treasury Department watchdog is also investigating Florida to determine whether the state illegally used Covid-19 relief money to fly the migrants to Martha's Vineyard. Further ReadingTwo Thirds Of Republicans Support Sending Migrants To Liberal Areas, Poll Suggests (Forbes)Venezuelan Migrants Sue DeSantis For Flying Them To Martha’s Vineyard ‘Under False Pretenses’ (Forbes)DeSantis Sued By Florida Watchdog Group—Here’s All The Legal Fallout He Faces For Flying Migrants To Martha’s Vineyard (Forbes)Texas Gov.

Source: Forbes October 14, 2022 04:29 UTC