A Texas sheriff on Monday opened an investigation into two flights of migrants sent to Martha’s Vineyard by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis

AUSTIN, TEXAS – Monday, a Texas sheriff started an investigation into two flights of migrants brought to Martha’s Vineyard by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. However, the sheriff did not specify what laws may have been breached by sending 48 Venezuelans on private jets from San Antonio last week.

Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar, a democratically-elected official, criticized the flights that departed from his city as political posturing. However, he stated that investigators had thus far only spoken with attorneys representing some of the migrants and that no prospective culprits who may face charges had been identified.

In a news conference that appeared to be the first time a law enforcement official said they would investigate the flights, he did not mention DeSantis.

Salazar stated, “I feel there is illegal behavior involved here.” “However, we are attempting to have an open mind at this time, and we will investigate to determine whether laws were breached if this turns out to be the case.”

The office of DeSantis reacted with a statement stating that the migrants were given more opportunities to flourish in Massachusetts.

Taryn Fenske, a spokesperson for DeSantis, stated, “After being abandoned, homeless, and ‘let to fend for themselves,’ immigrants have been more than happy to leave Bexar County.” As expected, Florida granted them the choice to seek greener pastures in a sanctuary jurisdiction with greater resources.

Migrants from Venezuela who were flown from San Antonio to the posh Massachusetts island on Wednesday say they were told they were going to Boston. Attorney Julio Henriquez, who visited with many migrants, reported that they “had no idea where they were or where they were heading.”

According to him, a Latina approached migrants at a San Antonio city-run shelter and arranged for them to stay in a nearby La Quinta Inn, which she visited daily with food and gift cards. According to Henriquez, she promised employment and housing for three months in Washington, New York, Philadelphia, and Boston.

Salazar stated that the migrants were “preyed upon” and “duped.”

Some Democrats, such as California Governor Gavin Newsom and U.S. Representative Joaquin Castro, whose district includes San Antonio, have pushed the Justice Department to investigate the flights.

However, a federal probe may be complicated. It is unclear if anyone boarded buses or planes against their will or if their civil rights were violated. As non-citizens, the rights of asylum seekers arriving in the United States are similarly restricted. However, the constitution protects people from discrimination based on race or national origin as well as unfair government treatment.