DeSantis orders Florida resources to stop Haitian migrants despite no sign of increased activity, Republican Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida has ordered state resources to stop Haitian migrants from entering the state, despite no sign of increased activity. This move comes after violence in Haiti spiked in recent days, prompting concerns of an influx of migrants fleeing the country.
DeSantis is ordering more than 250 law enforcement officers and soldiers to the Florida Keys, along with additional aircraft and boats, to help stop what he anticipates to be an increase in Haitian migrants attempting to make the journey to Florida by boat. The move follows a similar deployment of state resources to the Keys last year, which DeSantis said was an attempt to stop migrants from entering the state.
However, so far, there has been no sign of increased migrant traffic in the waters off Florida. The Coast Guard has reported no change in the number of Haitian migrants attempting to make the journey to Florida by boat. Despite this, DeSantis is doubling down on his efforts to prevent the entry of Haitian migrants into the state.
Governor DeSantis’ Directive
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has issued a directive ordering the state’s resources to stop Haitian migrants despite no sign of increased activity. The move comes after the U.S. Coast Guard repatriated a significant number of Haitian migrants in the last five months.
Context of the Order
The order was issued in anticipation of what Governor DeSantis called the “possibility for invasion” by Haitian migrants fleeing violence in their home country. The governor believes that the situation in Haiti has deteriorated to the point where large numbers of Haitians may attempt to enter Florida illegally.
Scope of Florida’s Resources
To prevent this from happening, Governor DeSantis has ordered more than 250 law enforcement officers and soldiers to the Florida Keys. These resources will be used to stop Haitian migrants from arriving on shore. The governor has also directed the Florida State Guard, Division of Emergency Management, and other state law enforcement agencies to assist in the effort.
It is unclear how long the state’s resources will be deployed or what specific actions they will take to prevent Haitian migrants from entering Florida. However, Governor DeSantis has made it clear that he will do whatever it takes to protect the state from what he sees as a potential threat to its security.
Haitian Migrant Situation
Current Migration Patterns
Haitian migrants have been attempting to make the journey to Florida by boat from the impoverished nation for years. However, despite recent violence in Haiti, the Coast Guard has not seen an increased migrant traffic in the waters off Florida. Nevertheless, Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered more than 250 law enforcement officers and soldiers to the Florida Keys on Wednesday to help stop what he anticipates to be an increase in Haitian migrants fleeing violence in their country
According to WUSF, nearly two people have been deployed for every Haitian migrant who has been repatriated by the U.S. Coast Guard in the last five months. DeSantis’ office called it the “possibility for invasion,” but it remains unclear whether the influx of migrants will actually occur.
Florida’s Preparedness
DeSantis has already sent state resources to the Keys last year in what he said was an attempt to stop migrants. He issued Wednesday’s order for additional personnel along with aircraft and boats. The governor said in a news release he is sending a mix of Florida law enforcement officers and soldiers to the Florida Keys to assist in stopping any increase in Haitian migrants fleeing violence in their country.
As reported by Fox 13 News, the additional officers and soldiers come from the Florida State Guard, Division of Emergency Management, and other state law enforcement agencies. The deployment of these resources is intended to ensure that Florida is prepared for any potential influx of Haitian migrants.
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