Lawmakers in Massachusetts had been tasked with caring for dozens of migrants Wednesday after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis despatched two planes filled with migrants to Martha’s Winery, a ritzy island positioned in Dukes County.

On Wednesday, Democratic lawmakers voiced their criticism on-line after they had been pressured to behave swiftly to supply them shelter, meals, blankets and different requirements to the 50 migrants who now reside of their state.

Rep. Dylan Fernandes, a neighborhood lawmaker who represents Martha’s Winery in addition to Falmouth, Nantucket and Gosnold, mentioned on social media that he was a part of the logistical effort to welcome the migrants, which he claimed DeSantis despatched “to realize low cost political factors.”

Unlawful immigrants arrive at Martha’s Winery Airport on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022.
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“Pulling into Martha’s Winery proper now. An island that welcomes immigrants and is stronger and extra vibrant due to them,” he wrote in a sequence of tweets.

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“At present immigrants are being dropped off on Martha’s Winery by chartered flights from Texas,” he mentioned in one other tweet. “Many do not know the place they’re. They are saying they had been informed they’d be given housing and jobs. Islanders got no discover however are coming collectively as a group to assist them.”

In one other tweet, Fernandes described the migrant drop-off as “evil and inhumane” and accused Republicans of utilizing human lives “as political pawns.”

Unlawful immigrants arrive at Martha’s Winery Airport on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022.
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The consultant additionally shared a selfie with a few of the migrants, captioning the photograph with a coronary heart, and the American and Venezuelan flags.

“Our island jumped into motion placing collectively 50 beds, giving everybody a very good meal, offering a play space for the kids, ensuring folks have the healthcare and assist they want,” Fernandes tweeted. “We’re a group that comes collectively to assist immigrants.”

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He added: “These immigrants weren’t met with chaos, they had been met with compassion. We’re a group & nation that’s stronger due to immigrants. The group coming along with water, meals, interpretation assist, & sources to assist these households symbolize the most effective of America.”

Massachusetts state Sen. Julian Cyr, who represents Martha’s Winery, Cape Cod and Nantucket, additionally tweeted concerning the migrant supply, calling it a “growing scenario.”

The workplace of Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker confirmed with Fox Information Digital that it was conscious of the scenario and that native lawmakers offered short-term shelter to the migrants.

“The Baker-Polito Administration is in contact with native officers concerning the arrival of migrants in Martha’s Winery,” mentioned Terry MacCormack, Baker’s press secretary. “Presently, short-term shelter providers are being offered by native officers, and the Administration will proceed to assist these efforts.”

DeSantis has repeatedly accused Democrats of incentivizing migrants to cross over the U.S.-Mexico border, which continues to see record-high crossings.

Ron DeSantis, governor of Florida, speaks in Girard, Ohio, Friday, Aug. 19, 2022.
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The Florida governor has since promised to move unlawful immigrants to progressive states, which now consists of the New England state along with Washington D.C., Delaware and New York.

Fox Information Digital beforehand reported that DeSantis is utilizing $12 million in Florida’s price range permitted by the state legislature to relocate the unlawful immigrants from his state.

Fox Information’ Jessica Chasmar contributed to this report.