BOSTON – Emergency shelters were set up on Martha’s Vineyard after 50 migrants landed on the island unexpectedly Wednesday afternoon. The men, women and children did not know where they were, but were told they would be given housing and jobs.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said his office organized the migrants’ journey to Massachusetts on two planes as part of his state’s relocation program.
The group wandered some three and a half miles from the airport to Edgartown.
“Martha’s Vineyard Community Services had 50 people sort of literally walk up to their front door,” said Barbara Rush, of St. Andrews Church.
The migrants are believed to be from Venezuela.
In a statement, DeSantis said, “States like Massachusetts, New York, and California will better facilitate the care of these individuals who they have invited into our country by incentivizing illegal immigration through their designation as “sanctuary states” and support for the Biden Administration’s open border policies.”
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Congressman Bill Keating tweeted, “History does not look kindly on leaders who treat human beings like cargo, loading them up and sending them a thousand miles away without telling them their destination.”
Massachusetts State Rep. Dylan Fernandes said although Martha’s Vineyard residents were given little warning, the community has come together to support them.
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“Our island jumped into action putting together 50 beds, giving everyone a good meal, providing a play area for the children, making sure people have the healthcare and support they need,” Fernandes tweeted. “We are a community that comes together to support immigrants.”
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker said he is in touch with local officials and short-term shelter services are being provided.
“It’s literally all hands-on deck of the community,” Rush said. “Really beautiful to see the community all coming together to try to help.”
All the migrants tested negative for COVID, and were given food and water. Two shelters have been established with additional space in case more people arrive.
“They’re using children as political pawns,” Fernandes said. “But the island community has really rallied together.”
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