Florida Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Gov. DeSantis Over Illegal Immigrant Flights

Florida Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Gov. DeSantis Over Illegal Immigrant Flights
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in Surfside, Florida, on July 3, 2021. Michael Reaves/Getty Images
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A Florida judge on Monday dismissed a lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis that challenged his use of state funds to transport illegal immigrants from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard earlier this year.

In September, the Republican governor confirmed that his administration flew illegal aliens from Texas to the wealthy Massachusetts island enclave. About 50 aliens of mostly Venezuelan origin were taken to the island, drawing a quick response from state and local officials, who mobilized the National Guard to transport them to a military base.

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