Democratic and Republican lawmakers in key battleground states are “deeply troubled” after a group of illegal immigrants were flown into Big Sky Country on a late-night flight.
Five migrants reportedly from Venezuela arrived at Glacier Park International Airport after flying from New York to Kalispell, Montana, on Wednesday night, Flathead County Sheriff Brian Heino confirmed to Fox News Digital. The migrants were reportedly dropped off and eventually offered housing in the city, but Heino said this was “just one of many cases.”
“The only way illegal immigrants from South America could end up in Montana is if a ‘nonprofit’ with ties to the Biden administration deports them to Montana,” said Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Montana. said in a press release, referring to Mr. Valley. Neighbors is a local nonprofit that welcomes the influx of immigrants who fly into the state.
“Montana’s law enforcement, schools, hospitals, and safety nets are under the greatest stress from the Biden border crisis,” said Zinke, who represents the Flathead district. “It’s unacceptable and it needs to end now.”
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Republican Rep. Ryan Zinke of Montana arrives for the House Republican Caucus meeting at the Capitol on Friday, October 13, 2023 in Washington, DC, USA. Congressman Jim Jordan of Ohio plans to run again, this time for Speaker of the United States House of Representatives. His Republican colleague, Steve Scalise, withdrew from the contest. P (Al Drago/Getty Images)
Zinke took this effort a step further on Thursday, writing a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas urging him to “immediately detain and deport this group of illegal immigrants.” The letter, obtained by Fox News Digital, asked for knowledge of the migrants and how they traveled from the southern border to northern Montana.
A spokesperson for Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.) said he is working with state officials to monitor the situation and that allowing immigrants to enter the country illegally “compromises national security.” he told Fox News Digital.
“Senator Tester has been in contact with local officials in Flathead County and is closely monitoring this ongoing situation,” the spokesperson said in a statement. “He believes that allowing anyone to enter the country without proper vetting or legal process would undermine national security. He therefore gives law enforcement the tools to police the entry of individuals. I voted for a bipartisan border security bill.” Keep Montana and our country safe by doing something illegal. ”
An aerial shot of migrants attempting to cross razor wire after crossing the border into El Paso, Texas. Those who managed to get through the wires were then allowed to proceed to further processing by the U.S. Border Patrol. (John Moore/Getty)
Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) joined President Joe Biden in placing blame for the immigration crisis, saying, “Senate Democrats have failed on border security, and now Montanans are witnessing that failure.” Ta.
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Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte of Montana said he was “deeply troubled and frustrated” by the situation, and Republican Rep. Matt Rosendale of Montana called for Biden to “hold him accountable and reverse his actions.” he demanded. It is not a sanctuary nation. ”
Former Navy SEAL Tim Sheehy, a Republican Senate candidate in Montana, echoed this sentiment, blaming the “insane” immigration crisis on the Democrats who will uphold the seat in the fall.
Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) pointed to the Biden administration for the ongoing crisis at the southern border. (Tom Williams/Getty)
“A month ago, the Senate voted by one Jon Tester vote to continue secret taxpayer-funded illegal immigration flights. Now, illegal immigrants are being flown into Montana. ,” Sheehy said in a statement. “This is insane. Let’s stop the invasion, close our borders, and put America First!”
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The flight comes as Fox News reported on the House Homeland Security Committee’s subpoena regarding a separate parole program for immigrants, where approximately 200,000 immigrants entered the United States between January and August 2023. It was held a few days later. The subpoena revealed that the immigrants entered the United States between January and August 2023. 45 cities as part of a program for Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan and Venezuelan immigrants.
FOX News’ Bill Melgin contributed to this report.
