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New York City has filed a lawsuit against 17 bus companies for transporting over 33,000 migrants from Texas, seeking $700 million in damages for the costs incurred for the migrants' care. The city's Department of Social Services is invoking a state law that holds transporters accountable for bringing individuals into the state who become a public charge.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has responded to New York City Mayor Eric Adams' lawsuit against bus companies transporting migrants, calling the lawsuit "baseless" and a potential violation of the U.S. Constitution's Commerce Clause and the constitutional right to travel. Abbott asserts that the migrants transported to New York City did so voluntarily and were authorized by the federal government to remain in the U.S., suggesting that Mayor Adams could face legal consequences for the lawsuit.
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.
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.