48 migrants landed at Martha's Vineyard Airport on a plane from Florida
"Sen. Julian Cyr said the plane originated in San Antonio, Tex., and appeared to be part of a larger campaign to divert migrants from border states.
Senator Cyr said Gov. Charlie Baker had activated state emergency management resources and U.S. Rep. Bill Keating was in contact with the Department of Homeland Security.
“There’s a real herculean effort [underway] to make sure that these families have shelter and a roof over their head and a safe place to sleep tonight, and my understanding is that that’s happening. And that’s pretty remarkable, that that’s happening. It’s a real credit to Islanders,” Senator Cyr said."
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"Sen. Julian Cyr said the plane originated in San Antonio, Tex., and appeared to be part of a larger campaign to divert migrants from border states.
Senator Cyr said Gov. Charlie Baker had activated state emergency management resources and U.S. Rep. Bill Keating was in contact with the Department of Homeland Security.
“There’s a real herculean effort [underway] to make sure that these families have shelter and a roof over their head and a safe place to sleep tonight, and my understanding is that that’s happening. And that’s pretty remarkable, that that’s happening. It’s a real credit to Islanders,” Senator Cyr said."
Planeloads of Venezuelan Migrants Arrive at Martha's Vineyard Airport
A humanitarian effort was underway Thursday on Martha's Vineyard to shelter and feed 50 migrants from Venezuela and Colombia who arrived unexpectedly by plane Wednesday afternoon. In a statement, Florida Gov. Ron Desantis claimed responsibility.
