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legalpolitics2 years ago

NYC Sues Texas Bus Firms for $708M Over Migrant Transports

New York City is suing 17 charter bus companies for $708 million, the cost incurred for housing and providing services to over 33,000 migrants sent from Texas under Operation Lone Star. Mayor Eric Adams claims the companies violated a state law by transporting individuals likely to need government assistance without covering their expenses. The lawsuit is a response to what is seen as a political move by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, who has been criticized for using migrants as political pawns. The legal action coincides with federal opposition to Texas's immigration enforcement efforts, including a DOJ lawsuit against a new Texas state immigration law.

via The Guardian US|
##ericadams#immigrationpolicy
immigration-and-social-issues2 years ago

"Denver Authorities Clear Migrant Tent City Amid Safety Concerns and Protests"

Authorities in Denver evicted hundreds of migrants from an illegal tent city, offering them alternative housing or transportation out of the area. The camp, mainly composed of Venezuelan asylum seekers, arose due to the influx of migrants bused from Texas under Operation Lone Star. Denver officials are seeking federal assistance and immigration reform to sustainably support the migrants, who are unable to work legally and are scheduled for court hearings years in the future. The city is spending a significant portion of its budget on migrant services and advocates for work authorization and a coordinated federal plan similar to those for Ukrainian and Afghan refugees.

via USA TODAY|
##asylumseekers#denvermigranteviction
politicssocial-issues2 years ago

"Migrants Diverted to New Jersey Stations Circumvent NYC Transit Regulations"

New York City Mayor Eric Adams' new charter busing restrictions, aimed at managing the influx of migrants, have led to migrants being dropped off at New Jersey train stations instead. Texas Governor Greg Abbott's Operation Lone Star has sent nearly 100,000 migrants to Democrat-run cities, with New York processing about 161,000 in recent months. Adams' order, which requires advance notice and limits drop-off times, was intended to prevent middle-of-the-night arrivals that leave migrants without immediate assistance. However, bus operators are now using New Jersey as a transit point to circumvent the restrictions, causing unexpected consequences and challenges for local New Jersey officials.

via USA TODAY|
##immigration#migrantcrisis
immigration2 years ago

"Texas Migrants Land in Rockford, Journey to Chicago Continues"

Over 300 migrants were flown from Texas to Rockford, Illinois, and then bussed to Chicago as part of Texas Governor Greg Abbott's "Operation Lone Star." This operation sends migrants to sanctuary cities across the U.S., with Chicago having been declared a sanctuary city in 2021. The migrants, who crossed into the U.S. at the southern border seeking asylum, were transported overnight and did not leave the airport property in Rockford before being bussed to Chicago. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has previously encouraged communities outside Chicago to host migrants and has allocated $41.5 million in grants for their support.

via WLS-TV|
##asylumseekers#chicago