NYC Mayor Eric Adam's busing demand appears to be dead in the water.
In January, Adams filed suit against 17 bus companies used to transport immigrants from Texas to New York as the city sought injunctive relief. On Monday, Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Mary Rosado threw out the lawsuit.
“This is a simple attempt to regulate the transportation of indigent persons from state to state in violation of the interstate commerce clause,” the decision said.
“The Court finds that it cannot grant the Commissioner's request for a preliminary injunction, as the merits of her claim are dubious at best, given the large number of constitutional concerns.”
Lisa Zornberg, chief legal counsel for the mayor and City Council, conceded that the city will respect the court's decision, but argued that the “poor man's statute” on which the lawsuit was based “has not dictated, whether this law was constitutional or not”.
The statute in question was designed to prevent people from bringing others into the state “for the purpose of making it a public burden.”
“This lawsuit that we filed, which I'm very proud of, was really about using all the tools in the New York City toolbox to protect the New York City social service system and the New Yorkers,” Zornberg explained. “That's what that lawsuit was.”
The bus companies' attorney, Robert Hantman, praised Rosado “for his objectivity and integrity in following the law and ignoring political considerations.”
X users reacted:
Wow, really good news
If they want immigrants to stop coming to their cities, they need to join the fight to keep immigrants out of the country!
— Oscar Herrera (@OscarEnjoylife) July 31, 2024
Keep the train rolling to send the message that an open border is EVERYONE'S problem, and we ALL need to act to close the border.
— HealthRanger (@HealthRanger) August 1, 2024
well They never respected Texas when it asked for federal help. your turn Fair is fair.
— Keane (@Keanekatkeane) July 31, 2024
Hahaha, this is a priceless win and very special given the political weaponry that the New York government has been committing. Such a wonderful gift for them!
— ~Deb~ (@D7631710698305) July 31, 2024
DOUBLE GOV. ABBOTT. Send twice as much to ALL blue sanctuary cities…
— Sensitive Southerner (@Rriittzziiee) July 31, 2024
It's all fun and games when only Texas faces the illegal alien border crisis. @NYCMayor should thank Texas for reaffirming its support as a #Sanctuary City!
— Trooper (@Trooper1253) August 1, 2024
This is fantastic! ❤️Governor, have you ever thought about sending a dozen buses to the most expensive and exclusive neighborhoods in Hollywood? I would love to see this.
— FieryElf❤️✝️❤️ (@fiery1357) August 1, 2024
If you're in a sanctuary city or state, vote better.
— Lola M (@LolaMMaine) August 1, 2024
They should go back to their own country instead of being transferred from this city to another city. If many illegal activities occur because of them, who will take responsibility?
— Kaitlyn Smith (@Kaitlyn3201986) August 1, 2024
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