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Valerie Crowder

Flying migrants to Massachusetts was political, critics say. But was it legal?

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis during a press conference announcing expanded toll relief for Florida commuters, Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022, in Miami, Fla. (Rebecca Blackwell/AP)

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Despite a call for an investigation, and ongoing questions about whether Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis broke the law transporting migrants from Texas to Martha's Vineyard, Mass., the Florida governor is doubling down on his decision.

DeSantis described the flights as "voluntary," while speaking at a press conference on Friday.

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