We have a responsibility, informed by history and our common humanity, to support those who migrate in search of a better life.
Last summer, a tractor-trailer was found abandoned in San Antonio, Texas. Inside the truck were migrants from a range of Latin American countries including Mexico, Honduras, and Guatemala. By the time they were found after being left by smugglers in sweltering heat, 53 had died.
More recently, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis flew two planeloads of migrants to Martha’s Vineyard, in a political stunt aimed at criticizing President Biden’s border policies. The purpose of the flights was made clear by DeSantis’ communications director, who said, “States like Massachusetts, New York, and California will better facilitate the care of these individuals who they have invited into our country by incentivizing illegal immigration through their designation as 'sanctuary states' and support for the Biden Administration’s open border policies.” This action by DeSantis was part of a growing trend of governors of conservative states sending migrants to liberal states, or even to the homes of politicians perceived to support more relaxed border policies. Actions like these are truly appalling.