A.G. Gancarski
Attorney General Ashley Moody addressed plans by Gov. Ron DeSantis to transfer immigrants who entered the U.S. illegally to Delaware, saying the legality of such a move depends on how it is framed.
“There are ways, there are legal ways that we could make that happen. It’s going to be all on how it’s framed,” Moody said. “And certainly I’m going to work closely with Gov. DeSantis to make sure we’re able to do that.”
Moody made the comments during an interview on Fox News Radio’s Guy Benson Show. Benson asked her specifically whether the proposal was legal Friday afternoon.
“I think the key and the difference between trying to arrange or provide and acquire transportation domestically from one state to another and … allowing us to detain someone here that needs to be detained, that shall be detained under federal law, is that we have to have the federal government do what’s required of them,” Moody said.
“They’re the ones that can deport. States can’t deport,” Moody added.
Moody told Benson the movement of immigrants living in the U.S. illegally was something she and DeSantis had been “talking about for a very long time.”
“I think the point that Texas and Florida are trying to make is: Why don’t you have your resources depleted? Why don’t you deal with the crime resulting from this in your own state?” Moody asked.
“You know, not everyone coming across the border is going to commit a crime, but we know that it has happened. You can look at the statistics. That is why it is required that the federal government detain and deport those who are here illegally committing crimes,” Moody said, adding that “many, many, many will re-offend.”
On Thursday, Gov. DeSantis reiterated his promise to send immigrants “dumped” in Florida to Delaware, a threat he has been making since late 2021. The new budget will include $8 million for that purpose next fiscal year.
However, Texas will ultimately be the first state to transfer immigrants living in the U.S. illegally, with a host of charter buses headed to Washington to discharge a group of recent border crossers. At least 900 buses have been committed to the effort.
18 comments
TJC
April 8, 2022 at 5:16 pm
Well, if Ashley wants to get rid of people who commit crimes, she needs to start with the average legal citizens of Florida — who commit crime at twice the rate of illegal immigrants in the U.S. This “many, many, many will reoffend” nonsense is classic racism, coming from the mouth and mind of our top legal representative in the state. She sees into the future of the brown-skinned horde, and they are here to rape us and replace us! Too bad she didn’t get the golden elevator ride to highlight her whiteness before she warned us.
MM
April 10, 2022 at 9:23 am
You clearly aren’t well informed.
Wayne Shannahan
April 10, 2022 at 10:44 am
They sound very well informed, and, unlike some, not brainwashed by the extremist right.
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April 21, 2022 at 3:29 pm
Send them on the lawn in DC maybe they will house in blandensburg
Frankie M.
April 8, 2022 at 5:21 pm
My God…what’s wrong with these people besides the obvious?
PeterH
April 8, 2022 at 6:37 pm
Ashley Moody and Ron DeSantis policies are the reason that Florida taxpayers have footed the bill on their failed court cases. Over 50% of Florida’s social issue cases have failed in court. More failures to come.
Mike Frank
April 8, 2022 at 6:54 pm
Just like bootlicking GOP to turn a civil matter into a criminal one and then try to mooch their fascist laws onto taxpayers. Moochers gotta mooch.
Concerned Guy
April 8, 2022 at 7:49 pm
For anyone who is ok with an open border, maybe you should send Texas and Florida Gov’s your address. Those who offer help are the ones who should provide it.
Even better idea yet. Everyone who is in favor of this open border, you should be collecting signatures and writing letters to you local and state governments to ask your community be a permanent relocation site for immigrants.
That would really be walking the walk…..
And let’s leave race out of this. An open border is legitimate safety concern, regardless of anyone’s skin color. Failing to acknowledge this is simply ignorant.
PeterH
April 8, 2022 at 8:00 pm
The laws governing the border reside with your representatives in Congress who refuse to change the regulations. NO ONE is advocating for ‘open borders’ …..but the GQP …..including Governor DeSantis…….is grifting on the issue as Mike Frank has indicated.
Mankl
April 9, 2022 at 1:48 am
First of all I don’t even Believe you. You are Republican. That’s enough reason.
2: go ahead give them a party bus to any stop from Florida to dc with your money. I love the idea myself
Judith
April 10, 2022 at 10:33 am
I agree 👍 it’s not a race issue at all, I’m sick of the race card being used for everything 🙄
tom palmer
April 8, 2022 at 10:31 pm
If you repeat a lie often enough –open borders, for instance–the more guillible people believe it. I just watched Fox News today and they reported on all of the apprehensions by the Border Patrol of people coming in on their own or being smuggled into the U.S. in trucks. This plan by the DeSantis administration furthers the myth that the borders are widen open and no one’s stopping anyone from coming in. Hold on to your wallets if he gets his way.
Hahaha
April 9, 2022 at 3:26 am
You Europeans complaining about open borders. You got into America in a boat how hard can it be even with security?
Michael McElroy
April 10, 2022 at 9:21 am
Joe Biden wanted it Joe Biden gets what he deserves….
Nuhp
April 10, 2022 at 7:35 pm
They won’t do it lol
Dwane B.
April 14, 2022 at 5:38 pm
The District of Columbia Act of 1801 was enacted by Congress to control Washington, D.C. Congress is the ultimate controller of the area. Therefore it’s fitting the illegal immigrants should be dropped off there for Congress to deal with. The illegals broke the law so let Congress deal with them.
Victoria
April 17, 2022 at 2:26 pm
Why Delaware? Did they mean DC? Most immigrants unless they have family here, they want to get away from DeSatan & Florida where you have no rights, just like women & LGBTQ & education.
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April 21, 2022 at 3:31 pm
Send them on the lawn in DC maybe they will house them in blandensburg.
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