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

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

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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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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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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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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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LULAC offers cash for ID of woman who lured San Antonio migrants onto Martha’s Vineyard flights

‘It’s a con woman who we believe is engaging in human trafficking [and] virtual kidnapping,’ LULAC’s president said.

by Sanford Nowlin September 19, 2022August 17, 2023

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Migrants in San Antonio lured onto Massachusetts flights with false promises of housing and jobs

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration orchestrated the private flights to Martha’s Vineyard, offering work and free rent. Advocates plan to pursue legal ramifications for those involved.

by William Melhado and Jinitzail Hernández, The Texas Tribune, and Alexander Thompson and Randy Vazquez, The Boston Globe September 17, 2022August 17, 2023