Governor Ron DeSantis Activates National Guard Amid Influx Of Migrants To Keys

CBS Miami

January 7, 2023

Governor Ron DeSantis signed and executive order Friday activating the Florida National Guard, directing state law enforcement agencies and other state agencies to provide resources in support of local governments responding to the "alarming influx" of migrants landing in the Florida Keys.

"The National Guard will also provide additional support toward efforts to prevent further migrant landings on Florida's shores," the office of the governor said.

"As the negative impacts of Biden's lawless immigration policies continue unabated, the burden of the Biden administration's failure falls on local law enforcement who lack the resources to deal with the crisis," said Governor DeSantis. "That is why I am activating the National Guard and directing state resources to help alleviate the strain on local resources. When Biden continues to ignore his legal responsibilities, we will step in to support our communities."

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