The New York Supreme Court rejected Mayor Eric Adams' lawsuit to block Texas from busing migrants to New York City, allowing the program to continue. Governor Greg Abbott vows to keep sending migrants to sanctuary cities. Abbott also won a legal battle to keep buoys in the Rio Grande. The court ruled that the transportation of migrants is within Congress' power to regulate interstate commerce.
Key Points
New York Supreme Court rejected Mayor Adams' lawsuit against Texas' migrant busing program.
Governor Abbott vows to continue sending migrants to sanctuary cities.
Legal battles continue over the issue including the installation of buoys in the Rio Grande.
Pros
Governor Abbott's victory in court allows Texas to continue busing migrants to sanctuary cities.
The ruling upholds Congress' power to regulate interstate commerce.
Cons
The lawsuit by Mayor Adams and the NYCLU aimed to block the program and seek compensation for costs incurred by New York City.
The issue raises concerns about the transportation and support of migrants across state lines.