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Martha’s Vineyard

Weekend Documentaries: Martha’s Vineyard v. Ron DeSantis [Official Trailer]

October 7, 2023

Sunday, October 8th, MSNBC Films presents “Martha’s Vineyard v. DeSantis,” the latest installment of “The Turning Point” documentary series from Executive Producer Trevor Noah. The film tells the story of the migrants flown to the New England island, the community that took them in, and the Florida governor behind it all. Watch “Martha’s Vineyard v. DeSantis” Sunday, October 8th at 10pm ET on MSNBC and streaming on Peacock.

Migrants DeSantis Flew to Martha’s Vineyard Were Not ‘Deported the Next Day,’ as He Claimed

March 22, 2023

The nearly 50 migrants Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis flew from San Antonio to Martha’s Vineyard in September were later moved to a shelter at a military base several miles away in Massachusetts. After that, most of them found housing in other parts of the state.