BARNSTABLE, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — Cape & Islands District Attorney Robert Galibois announced Friday that his office is investigating the flights that transported migrants to Martha's Vineyard last year.
On Sept. 14, 2022, 49 Venezuelan migrants were flown to Martha's Vineyard as part of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' plan to send undocumented immigrants to sanctuary states. The migrants' arrival prompted the island to hastily prepare emergency shelters to help them.
"I am conscious of my obligation to investigate any potentially criminal activity that occurs within my jurisdiction," Galibois said in a statement. "I am aware that immigrants were tricked and fooled into boarding planes that ultimately landed in Martha's Vineyard, a part of my jurisdiction. I believe this falls within my purview as District Attorney to investigate."
Galibois also threw his support behind a group of public officials from California and Texas calling for a federal investigation into the flights.
"I stand ready to cooperate with the Department of Justice," Galibois said.
The announcement coincided with DeSantis' weekend visit to Cape Cod for a fundraiser in Cotuit.
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