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NYC Migrant Bus Lawsuit Ruled Unconstitutional by Judge

Mymoena Kalinisan-Davids by Mymoena Kalinisan-Davids
August 1, 2024
in Adams Adminstration, Metro
NYC Migrant Bus Lawsuit Ruled Unconstitutional by Judge
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On Wednesday, July 31st, a Manhattan judge ruled against New York City’s lawsuit seeking $700 million in damages from 17 bus companies that transported over 33,000 migrants from Texas to the city. The lawsuit, filed in January by Mayor Eric Adams, was deemed unconstitutional by Judge Mary Rosado, who cited violations of the Interstate Commerce Clause.

The lawsuit was based on a 19th-century “pauper’s statute,” which aimed to prevent people from transporting individuals to New York to make them a public charge. This statute was previously ruled unconstitutional by the United States Supreme Court in 1941. Judge Rosado emphasized that the city’s suit attempted to regulate interstate transportation, which could lead to a “chilling effect on interstate travel, dependent on economic status.”

Mayor Adams had claimed that the bus companies violated state law by not covering the costs of caring for the migrants. He argued that the city had already spent approximately $700 million to provide for these migrants over the past two years. The lawsuit sought to recoup these expenses, alleging that the bus companies’ actions imposed financial burdens on the city’s social services.

Despite the ruling, Lisa Zornberg, chief legal counsel to Mayor Adams, defended the lawsuit, stating that it was an effort to protect New York City’s social service system. She maintained that the suit was not unconstitutional and aimed to address the challenges posed by the influx of migrants.

The court’s decision highlights the complex legal and constitutional issues surrounding the movement of migrants between states. The judge’s ruling underscored the limitations on state power to interfere with interstate transportation, regardless of the economic status of the individuals being transported.

Robert Hantman, an attorney representing the bus companies, praised the judge’s decision, noting the importance of upholding constitutional principles. The Adams administration had initially filed the lawsuit in response to the large number of migrants sent to New York City, which has strained the city’s resources and services.

As the legal proceedings conclude, the city continues to grapple with the challenges of accommodating the thousands of migrants who have arrived since the start of the crisis. The case underscores the broader national debate over immigration policy and the responsibilities of states and local governments in addressing these issues.

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