Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has deployed state forces, including officers, soldiers, and aircraft, to deter vessels carrying illegal immigrants from Haiti. This move comes amid a broader strategy by DeSantis to address illegal immigration, including the signing of bills aimed at discouraging undocumented immigrants. Representative Dotie Joseph, along with immigrant advocacy groups, has called for a compassionate response to the Haitian crisis. Additionally, Republican representatives Matt Gaetz, Gus Bilirakis, Luna, and Webster have requested President Joe Biden to declare an anticipated mass migration of Haitian aliens en route to the United States through Florida.
🚨 BREAKING: Today, @RepGusBilirakis, @RepLuna, @RepWebster, and I have sent an official request to Joe Biden to use his presidential authorities to declare “an anticipated mass migration of Haitian aliens en route to the United States” through Florida. The president’s… https://t.co/rGY6CAXIfy
#Florida @GovRonDeSantis signs bills intended to drive undocumented immigrants out https://t.co/Vf0b3RIvE2 via @MichaelEMoline & @LlanosJackie
.@GovRonDeSantis signs bills targeting 'illegal immigration,' warns Haitian refugees to stay home Reporting by @AGGancarski https://t.co/RdLdwZTQ4S #FlaPol https://t.co/o4pcAtnIO5
.@RepDotieJoseph, immigrant advocacy groups call for 'compassionate response' to Haitian crisis, after @GovRonDeSantis deploys state forces to repel migrants Reporting by @AGGancarski https://t.co/HsLTVG8euY #FlaPol https://t.co/31SCxzq8eH
.@GovRonDeSantis is sending officers, soldiers and aircraft to “protect” Florida from any vessels carrying illegal immigrants from Haiti https://t.co/JrTGeEqx8y