Comedian Seth Meyers and his wife Alexi Ashe’s new Martha’s Vineyard home, designed by Ashe Leandro, embodies the spirit of the island with its rustic charm, reclaimed materials, and a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere. The home features a double-height living room with a limestone fireplace, a spacious kitchen with black cabinetry, and bedrooms with subtle nautical touches. Ashe Leandro’s signature use of antique furniture and art adds character and warmth to the spaces.
In the aftermath of a political stunt by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, which saw migrants being sent to Martha’s Vineyard under false pretenses, some victims have received visa protections. Lawyers for Civil Rights (LCR), representing the migrants, have secured U-visas for at least three individuals, providing a pathway to permanent residency and protection from deportation. The visas were granted after civil rights lawyers argued that the migrants were victims of crimes, including false imprisonment and abduction. The LCR is also urging attorneys general in several states to review legal options to stop the reckless transportation of migrants.
Some migrants who were tricked into boarding flights to Martha’s Vineyard as part of a political stunt by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will receive visa protections. The visas will protect them from deportation and lead to permanent residency. Lawyers for Civil Rights, who represent the migrants, argued that they were victims of crimes when they were enticed onto the flights with false promises of housing and work. The visas issued to at least three of the migrants underscore the criminality of the actions of those involved in the scheme.
Some illegal migrants who were sent from Florida to Martha’s Vineyard in September 2022 may be eligible for U visas, which would grant them legal status and work authorization in the United States. The visas are typically given to victims of certain crimes, and the Bexar County Sheriff in Texas has certified that the migrants meet the criteria after an investigation. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has been criticized for the flights, which were intended to highlight the effects of illegal immigration on southern states. However, the governor has defended the flights as lawful and has said he plans to continue them.
Forty-nine migrants flown to Martha’s Vineyard in 2022 by Florida officials are now on track to secure legal status. They have received “bona fide determinations” in their U visa petitions, allowing them to work legally and protect them from deportation. The migrants allege they were duped into boarding the flights with false promises.
