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California governor asks DOJ to consider 'kidnapping' charges after migrant flights
https://www.wfla.com/news/politics/california-governor-asks-doj-to-consider-kidnapping-charges-after-migrant-flights/California Gov. Gavin Newsom called on the Department of Justice to look into whether actions to send migrants to Martha’s Vineyard constituted “kidnapping” charges.
In a tweet posted Thursday, Gov. Newsom said, “Clearly, transporting families, including children, across state lines under false pretenses is morally reprehensible, but it may also be illegal.”
DeSantis defends controversial order to fly migrants to Martha’s Vineyard
The California governor was referring to a controversial effort from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to send two planes full of “illegal migrants” to Martha’s Vineyard in an effort to “transport illegal immigrants to sanctuary destinations,” Taryn Fenske, DeSantis’ communications director said.