Relocating migrants: A pointed message, or a 'crisis'?

The sharpest opinions on the debate from around the web

Migrant relocation.
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Last Wednesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) flew approximately 50 Venezuelan migrants from a shelter in San Antonio to Martha's Vineyard. "We are not a sanctuary state, and it's better to be able to go to a sanctuary jurisdiction, and yes, we will help facilitate that transport for you to be able to go to greener pastures," he told CNN of the controversial decision.

The move, however, represents only the most recent example of a Republican leader transferring migrants to a blue state location. Indeed, the tricky situation has reignited the public discourse over immigration. Here are a few opinions from both ends of the political spectrum:

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Theara Coleman, The Week US

Theara Coleman has worked as a staff writer at The Week since September 2022. She frequently writes about technology, education, literature and general news. She was previously a contributing writer and assistant editor at Honeysuckle Magazine, where she covered racial politics and cannabis industry news.