CA Democrat seeks criminal probe into DeSantis’ immigrant flights.

A Democratic Lawmaker ‌Calls for Criminal ⁢Investigation into Governor‍ DeSantis

A Democratic California lawmaker has echoed calls to ​launch a ‍criminal investigation into Gov. Ron DeSantis ​(R-FL) after the governor flew dozens of immigrants ‌to ⁤Sacramento earlier this year.

State Assemblymember Evan ‌Low, ⁣representing Silicon Valley, proposed a⁤ resolution on Tuesday calling for a federal investigation and “accountability” for DeSantis’s use of the state’s program to ⁢fly immigrants to so-called sanctuary jurisdictions “under false pretenses.”

“All morally conscious Americans should be​ concerned⁢ that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and his agents – using Florida tax dollars – illegally⁤ trafficked vulnerable migrants across state⁢ lines,” Low said in a press statement introducing the resolution.

Low’s Assembly concurrent‍ resolution 113 states that the “Legislature urges the United States Department of Justice⁢ to investigate Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for Florida’s Unauthorized Alien Transport Program; and be it further.”

“To lie and deceive human beings just trying to survive and support their families⁢ in order ‌to transport them unknowingly to California for the purpose of scoring cheap political points is unconscionable,​ and these ‌inhumane and illegal actions should be swiftly investigated and prosecuted to ⁤the fullest ⁣extent of the law,”⁤ Low said.

DeSantis has used the program to ‌transport dozens of ⁢immigrants to Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, and California,⁢ which prompted state leaders to urge multiple federal investigations into the effort. Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) called for an investigation ⁣in June after 36 Venezuelan and Colombian immigrants were dropped ‍off in Sacramento from two planes, calling the Florida governor a “small, pathetic man” on X, formerly known as Twitter.

Months‌ later, the Cape and Islands⁣ District‌ Attorney Robert Galibois called on the Department of Justice to launch an investigation into last year’s transportation of 49 immigrants sent to Martha’s Vineyard.

California Attorney General ⁣Rob Bonta in June requested documents related to the migrant flights from Florida ‍officials as part of the ongoing law enforcement investigation, emphasizing ⁢the importance of transparency to DeSantis’s office and the Florida Division of Emergency Management in⁤ separate letters.

DeSantis called the California investigation ⁣“absurd” in July on Fox Business, noting California is a ‌sanctuary state and provides “benefits for illegal aliens.”

The⁢ new resolution‌ is being referred to the ⁢appropriate committee or multiple committees in the State Assembly for further action, Low’s communications ‌director told the Washington Examiner.

“Innocent people should not be used as ⁤pawns by immoral, power-hungry politicians like DeSantis,” Low said. “I thank the California Department of Justice, California Attorney General Rob⁤ Bonta, Governor Gavin Newsom, and Bexar County‌ Sheriff Javier Salazar ‌for their quick action to investigate.”

The Washington Examiner has reached out to DeSantis‌ for comment.