By Shawna Chen
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) sent two planes of undocumented migrants to Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts on Wednesday, joining Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) in sending migrants to sanctuary cities, Fox News first reported.
Why it matters: It’s an escalation of Republican governors’ standoff with President Biden over his immigration and border policies â aimed at forcing predominantly Democratic-run states to grapple with social safety-net issues.
Between the lines:Â DeSantis appeared to target Massachusetts, which has a Republican governor, because state and local leaders have expressed support for policies that benefit immigrants regardless of their status…
