DeSantis Proposes $8 Million in Budget to Relocate Illegal Immigrants to Delaware, Martha’s Vineyard

The Epoch Times Header

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis set $8 million in his 2022–23 budget to transport illegal immigrants out of The Sunshine State.

He proposed the spending in the Freedom First Budget (pdf) to protect against harms resulting from illegal immigration. The spending may include the transportation of unauthorized aliens located within Florida to other states or the District of Columbia.

“In yesterday’s budget, I put in $8 million for us to be able to transport people illegally [in the United States] out of the state of Florida,” he said during a press conference on Friday.

The Republican governor listed Delaware, President Joe Biden’s hometown state, and Martha’s Vineyard, where former President Barack Obama owns a mansion, as potential destinations to relocate the illegal immigrants.

“If you sent [illegal immigrants] to Delaware or Martha’s Vineyard or some of these places, that border would be secure the next day,” he said.

The White House and The Obama Foundation didn’t respond immediately to requests for comments from The Epoch Times.

DeSantis also encouraged more counties to participate in the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) 287(g) program, under which individuals who have been arrested on criminal charges and are being booked into the county jails are asked about their immigration status.

Other proposed measures to reduce the harms of illegal immigrants include listing convicted illegal aliens on a public website.

DeSantis threatened to send illegal immigrants to Delaware back in November. He said his office is looking at legal avenues after his administration alleged that about 70 flights of illegal aliens were sent to Jacksonville, Florida, after being picked up by agents along the U.S.–Mexico border.

“We’re going to get together and figure out what we can do in the immediate term to protect folks in Florida,” DeSantis told reporters, noting that his options are limited because the federal government controls the immigration policies and actions.

But “if they’re not doing that,” DeSantis added, “then clearly the state should be able to come in and provide protection, and so that’s what we’re going to be looking to do.”

“If they’re going to come here, we’ll provide buses,” DeSantis said, before proclaiming, “I will send them to Delaware.”

By Allen Zhong

Read Original Article on TheEpochTimes.com

The Epoch Times
The Epoch Timeshttps://www.theepochtimes.com/
Tired of biased news? The Epoch Times is truthful, factual news that other media outlets don't report. No spin. No agenda. Just honest journalism like it used to be.

Columns

When Big Brother Impersonates and Gets Impersonated

This story is about Big Brother spying on Americans by impersonating appliances and Americans impersonating Big Brother in Halloween costumes.

By closing the Department of Education, Trump will return power to parents 

By targeting the Department of Education, the Trump admin seeks to enhance the quality of educational services while eliminating bureaucratic waste. 

iPhone Subliminally tags ‘Trump’ a ‘racist’

When you use the voice-to-text microphone feature on your iPhone and speak the word “racist” into the texting application, you briefly see the word “Trump”.

Trump Admin Stonewalls Epstein Doc Revelations —Why the Limited Hangout?

NSA knows every word you utter on your phone, but Intelligence couldn’t piece together a child sex trafficking network involving world’s most high-profile people.

Is AZ Governor Katie Hobbs Going Down?!

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs is facing an investigation into criminal charges of bribery, fraud, conspiracy, and racketeering. 

News

Judge Orders DOGE Employee to Answer Questions Under Oath

DOGE worker and three other federal officials must sit down and answer questions under oath in a legal case, a federal judge ruled on Feb. 27, 2025.

Why Aren’t Chicken Meat Prices Rising Like Egg Prices?

U.S. response to the avian flu is driving egg prices to record highs, but chicken prices remain relatively stable because of how birds are raised and marketed.

Media Panic Over Measles Distracts From Real Threats to Kids’ Health and Safety

Despite death of child in Texas, deaths from measles in the U.S. are extremely rare. People who die from measles have a serious underlying condition.

Epstein Files Could Start to Be Released as Early as Thursday, Attorney General Says

Jeffrey Epstein documents could begin to see the light of day as early as Feb. 27, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi revealed Wednesday night.

New Abortion Battle Opening Up Over State Shield Laws

A court case involving a New York doctor, shield laws, and U.S. extradition laws is the first legal test between states that have different rules on abortion.

Oscar-Winning Actor Gene Hackman, Wife Found Dead in Santa Fe Home

Oscar-winning actor and author Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead in their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on Feb. 26, authorities said.
00:01:22

Trump January 6 Indictment Articles

Read January 6 related articles about indictments against Former President Donald Trump.

Supreme Court Pauses Deadline for Trump Admin to Restart Foreign Aid Payments

The Supreme Court on Feb. 26 paused a federal judge’s order giving the Trump administration until midnight to resume $2 billion in foreign aid payments.
spot_img

Related Articles

Popular Categories

MAGA Business Central