NYC Seeks $708M in Lawsuit Against Bus Firms for Migrant Transports from Texas

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has filed a lawsuit against 17 bus companies for transporting over 30,000 migrants from Texas, as part of a plan by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, seeking $700 million in damages for the costs of caring for the migrants. The city argues this act violates state law by intentionally shifting the care costs to New York. The lawsuit is part of a broader strategy by Mayor Adams to manage the financial and logistical challenges posed by the arrival of more than 160,000 migrants, which has significantly impacted the city's budget and resources. Governor Kathy Hochul of New York supports the lawsuit, criticizing the use of migrants as political tools.