The Political Stunts Are Actually Criminal, Rachel Self, a Massachusetts Immigration Attorney Explains What Happened in Martha’s Vineyard

Rachel Self, a Boston immigration attorney tells you everything you need to know about immigrants sent to Martha’s Vineyard.

They’d been given falsified U.S. addresses by immigration officials, perhaps ensuring that they’d be deemed in the country illegally. pic.twitter.com/mBp7AqBow1

— Skyleigh Heinen-Uhrich (@Sky_Lee_1) September 16, 2022

Massachusetts authorities said they will move approximately 50 migrants from the island of Martha’s Vineyard to a military base in Cape Cod so they can find shelter and chart next steps.

The move is voluntary for the migrants, the state said. https://t.co/rzhvt9eQj9

— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) September 16, 2022

Watch the smiles and hugs between Martha's Vineyard residents and the Venezuelan migrants, who were recently flown there by Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) in a political stunt, as they board buses to Joint Base Cape Cod. pic.twitter.com/FqLZbWoE32

— The Recount (@therecount) September 16, 2022

I just requested an immediate in-person inspection of the public records of the contractor Florida Governor Ron DeSantis hired to smuggle asylum seekers from Texas to Martha's Vineyard in order to photograph the contracts and flight documents.

— Grant Stern  (@grantstern) September 16, 2022

Shout out to Massachusetts and the people of Martha’s Vineyard for showing the world what the best of America looks like 🇺🇸

It’s unsurprising that they also send some of the best to Congress, like @ewarren, @EdMarkey, @AyannaPressley, @RepMcGovern, @RepKClark and so many more!

— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) September 16, 2022