NYC Files $708M Lawsuit Against Texas Bus Firms for Migrant Transports
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams has filed a lawsuit against 17 charter bus companies for their role in transporting migrants from Texas to NYC, a move orchestrated by Texas Governor Greg Abbott. The city is seeking $708 million in damages to cover the costs of sheltering and providing services to over 33,000 migrants since spring 2022. The lawsuit alleges that the bus companies violated New York's Social Services Law by knowingly bringing needy individuals into the state, making them a public charge, and not covering the expenses as required by law.
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- Mayor Eric Adams sues 17 charter bus companies for $700 million for transporting migrants to NYC CBS New York
- NYC Mayor Adams sues Texas bus companies for transporting migrants to sanctuary city, seeks $700 million Fox News
- New York City sues bus companies that Texas hired to transport migrants The Texas Tribune
- New York City announces $708 million lawsuit against charter bus companies bringing migrants to city WABC-TV
- Governor Abbott Statement On NYC Lawsuit Against Bus Companies Transporting Migrants Office of the Texas Governor
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