NY Mayor Sues Texas Bus Companies Over Migrant Transport Costs

Adams Seeks $708 Million in Reimbursement Amid Criticism of Federal Government's Response to Asylum Seeker Influx

New York Mayor Eric Adams has filed a lawsuit against 17 Texas bus companies for transporting migrants to New York under contract with Texas, demanding at least $708 million in reimbursement for the city's expenses.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has been sending busloads of migrants to sanctuary states and cities like New York to highlight the impact of unchecked illegal immigration on Texas cities.
Since 2022, about 170,000 asylum seekers have arrived in New York City from southern border states, leaving state and local authorities responsible for their care.
Adams has criticized the federal government for its lack of assistance in managing the crisis, calling for more federal coordination and funding.
Experts suggest that Adams' lawsuit is unlikely to succeed due to legal precedents protecting the right to travel within the United States.