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Judge OKs migrants flown from San Antonio to Martha’s Vineyard to sue plane firm

The judge ruled that the Venezuelan asylum seekers were targeted ‘because they were Latinx immigrants.’

by Sanford Nowlin April 2, 2024August 7, 2024

The judge ruled that the Venezuelan asylum seekers were targeted ‘because they were Latinx immigrants.’

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Bexar County Sheriff, California governor press for DOJ to investigate migrant flights

In a letter to AG Merrick B. Garland, Bexar Sheriff Javier Salazar joined California Gov. Gavin Newsom in arguing that people making ‘false representations’ lured migrants onto the planes.

by Sanford Nowlin July 7, 2023August 24, 2024

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San Antonio native accused of luring migrants onto Martha’s Vineyard flights added to lawsuit

Along with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, the defendants in the suit now include Perla Huerta, 49, who grew up in San Antonio.

by Michael Karlis December 1, 2022August 17, 2023

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Text messages raise questions about Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s part in DeSantis’ migrant flights

An Abbott spokesperson previously told the Current that the governor’s office was ‘not involved’ in DeSantis’ political stunt.

by Michael Karlis October 21, 2022September 14, 2024

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Documents show Texas officials aware of plans for DeSantis’ migrant flights out of San Antonio

Records obtained by the Express-News reveal that additional flights were planned, and top DeSantis aides were involved in coordinating the stunt.

by Michael Karlis October 18, 2022April 4, 2024

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Bexar County sheriff certifies that migrants flown to Martha’s Vineyard are crime victims

Sheriff Javier Salazar also confirmed his office has identified suspects responsible for luring the migrants onto the planes.

by Michael Karlis October 14, 2022August 17, 2023

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U.S. will begin turning many Venezuelan migrants back to Mexico

The Biden administration is also creating a pathway to allow “qualified” Venezuelans into the country. Venezuelans have been fleeing their home country in record numbers, and the number crossing the U.S.-Mexico border has surged.

by William Melhado, The Texas Tribune October 13, 2022March 12, 2025

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Feds launch probe into Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ migrant flights to Martha’s Vineyard

In a letter, the Treasury Department said it’s trying to determine whether Florida misused federal COVID-19 relief funds to pay for the flights.

by Michael Karlis October 12, 2022September 11, 2024

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Police Firing, H-E-B ‘Fast Scan’: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

Police accountability was at the forefront of two of the Current‘s most-read stories this week.

by San Antonio Current Staff October 7, 2022September 10, 2024

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LULAC doubles reward money for info on woman who lured migrants onto Martha’s Vineyard flights

The Latinx advocacy organization also called on the Justice Department to open an investigation.

by Michael Karlis October 6, 2022August 17, 2023

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San Antonio-born army medic ‘person of interest’ in Martha’s Vineyard flight investigation

A Venezuelan migrant allegedly identified Perla Huerta as the mystery woman who lured migrants onto the flights, the New York Times reports.

by Michael Karlis October 3, 2022April 9, 2024

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Pete Buttigieg blasts Texas Republicans on handling of migrants, LGBTQ rights

At the 2022 Texas Tribune Festival, Buttigieg said the efforts of Gov. Greg Abbott and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in sending migrants to Democrat-led cities are ‘hurting people in order to get attention.’

by Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune September 24, 2022May 16, 2024

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Rammstein, Lina Khil: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

The Current’s review of German band Rammstein’s fiery, ear-splitting and generally over-the-top performance at the Alamodome was our most-read story by far.

by San Antonio Current Staff September 23, 2022August 3, 2023

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Bexar County Sheriff getting threats after looking into legality of DeSantis’ Martha’s Vineyard stunt

Sheriff Javier Salazar launched an investigation this week into flights chartered by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis that transported migrants from San Antonio and stranded them in Massachusetts.

by Michael Karlis September 22, 2022August 17, 2023

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Three Venezuelan migrants flown from Texas to Massachusetts sue Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis

The lawsuit alleges an elaborate scheme of people luring migrants with hotel rooms, McDonald’s gift cards, hundreds of dollars in cash and false information about their final destinations.

by Stephen Neukam, The Texas Tribune September 21, 2022August 17, 2023

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Assclown Alert: Racing to the bottom with Govs. Greg Abbott and Ron DeSantis

Anyone questioning whether Gov. Greg Abbott is chasing the 2024 Republican nomination need look no further than his despicable actions last week to see he’s all in.

by Sanford Nowlin September 20, 2022August 12, 2023

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Plane possibly carrying more migrants from San Antonio en route to Joe Biden’s vacation home

Online flight records show that the plane contracted by the State of Florida is scheduled to land in Delaware early this afternoon.

by Michael Karlis September 20, 2022August 17, 2023

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Bexar County sheriff launches criminal probe of flights stranding migrants in Martha’s Vineyard

Salazar appears to be the first law enforcement official announcing a criminal probe of the political stunt.

by Sanford Nowlin September 20, 2022September 17, 2023

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San Antonio archbishop says Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s migrant busing ‘offends God’

Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller’s comments come after Abbott dropped an additional 50 migrants off at the residence of Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday.

by Michael Karlis September 19, 2022May 25, 2025

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U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz admits on Fox News that transporting migrants across state lines is illegal

Democratic lawmakers and civil-rights groups have accused Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis of human trafficking after he flew 50 migrants to Martha’s Vineyard last week.

by Michael Karlis September 19, 2022November 9, 2023