Judge Dismisses NYC's Lawsuit Against Texas Migrant Busing

A New York judge ruled that an old state law cannot block Texas from busing migrants to the city.

New York City attempted to use a 19th-century law to stop Texas from sending migrants via charter buses, but a judge ruled the law unconstitutional.
Justice Mary Rosado stated that the law violated the fundamental right to travel and was not applicable in regulating interstate transportation based on economic status.
The lawsuit, filed by Mayor Eric Adams, targeted bus companies contracted by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, citing costs incurred by the city.
Despite the court ruling against NYC, the city claims the lawsuit reduced the number of migrant buses arriving since its filing.
Texas began the busing program in 2022, sending tens of thousands of migrants to cities with Democratic mayors, including New York, Denver, and Chicago.