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Massachusetts governor says migrants bused from Martha’s Vineyard leaving temporary shelter at military base

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker said Tuesday that the remaining migrants were being bused from Massachusetts. Martha’s Vineyard to Joint Base Cape Cod (JBCC) for temporary shelter are expected to leave this week. 

Forty-nine people were transferred to JBCC for shelter and humanitarian support on Sept. 16 after arriving at Martha’s Vineyard two days prior. 

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker speaks at a forum during the opening of the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI), a meeting of international leaders that looks to help solve global problems, on Sept. 19, 2022 in New York City.

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker speaks at a forum during the opening of the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI), a meeting of international leaders that looks to help solve global problems, on Sept. 19, 2022 in New York City.
(Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration had sent the migrants as part of his effort to force Democratic states far from the border – such as Massachusetts – to share in the burden of dealing with the torrent of migrants who flood border states by the tens of thousands each month. 

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Baker’s office said 35 individuals and family members remain at JBCC and are working with case managers to develop more sustainable housing plans. Of the 49 who were originally bused to JBCC last month, 14 people – including family units – have left for opportunities in and outside Massachusetts, Baker’s office said. 

Immigrants gather with their belongings outside St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Wednesday Sept. 14, 2022, in Edgartown, Mass., on Martha's Vineyard. 

Immigrants gather with their belongings outside St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Wednesday Sept. 14, 2022, in Edgartown, Mass., on Martha’s Vineyard. 
(Ray Ewing/Vineyard Gazette via AP)

The remaining residents are expected to depart this week as additional transitional housing opportunities are finalized. JBCC’s temporary shelter operation is expected to conclude by this weekend. 

Since the migrants were Transferred to JBCC, the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) has coordinated with state, local, and nonprofit agencies to ensure the migrants have food, clothing, shelter and mental health resources. 

Baker’s office said Martha’s Vineyard Communities Services (MVCS) have provided financial assistance to support transition efforts. 

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The Justice Center of Southeast Massachusetts also provides legal support in collaboration avec private attorneys and nonprofit organizations. 

Fox News’ Kerry J. Byrne and The Associated Press contributed to this report. 

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