"NYC and Suburbs Challenge Migrant Busing with Lawsuits and Countermeasures"

New York City is suing 17 bus companies for their role in transporting migrants to the city as part of Texas Governor Greg Abbott's Operation Lone Star, seeking $708 million to cover the costs of caring for the migrants. Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Kathy Hochul argue that these companies have violated New York state law by contributing to the financial burden on the city's social services. The lawsuit is part of a broader conflict between New York and Texas over the handling of migrants, with New York officials accusing Abbott of using migrants as political pawns and calling for federal assistance to manage the crisis.