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Florida Gov. DeSantis activates National Guard in response to ‘alarming influx’ of migrant landings

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Amid an “alarming influx” in migrants landings in places such as the Florida Keys, Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed an order activating the Florida National Guard.

DeSantis said in a Friday news release that the influx is stretching thin law enforcement in Monroe County, whose jurisdiction comprises most of the 180-mile Florida Keys.

He has placed the blame at the feet of President Joe Biden for failing to address the record-high number of migrant crossings.

“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,” DeSantis said on Friday, according to Politico.

He added, “When Biden continues to ignore his legal responsibilities, we will step into support our communities.”

Florida will respond to the migrant landings by deploying “air assets, including airplanes and helicopters from the Florida National Guard, and will bolster Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission marine patrol to support water interdictions,” DeSantis said, adding that they will also “ensure the safety of migrants attempting to reach Florida through the Florida Straits.”

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Paul, 37, is from Scotland in the UK, but currently lives and works in Bangkok. Paul has worked in different industries such as telemarketing, retail, hospitality, farming, insurance, and teaching, where he works now. He teaches at an all-girls High School in Bangkok. “It’s a lot of work, but I love my job.” Paul has an active interest in politics. His reason for writing for FBA is to offer people the facts and allow them to make up their own minds. Whilst he believes opinion columns have their place, it is also important that people can have accurate news with no bias.

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