A judge has ruled that New York City can’t use a two-century-old “anti-pauper” law to block the state of Texas from offering migrants free bus rides to the city.

Summary

A New York judge dismissed Mayor Eric Adams’ lawsuit aimed at blocking Texas from sending migrants to NYC via charter buses, ruling that an 1817 anti-pauper law invoked by Adams was unconstitutional.

The court affirmed migrants’ right to interstate travel, rejecting efforts to screen passengers based on economic status.

Texas began bussing migrants to cities like NYC in 2022, escalating tensions over federal immigration policy.

Although NYC claimed the lawsuit reduced bus arrivals, officials are exploring further legal actions to address the financial strain on city resources.

  • Miles O'Brien@startrek.websiteEnglish
    181·
    16 days ago

    “You are not allowed to use the law to block human trafficking” - A judge in the US

    I’m not saying laws are inherently just and good, this just isn’t a good look.

    On par, though.

    • Joeffect@lemmy.world
      3·
      15 days ago

      Like it’s a law you shouldn’t be able to pick when it best applies to you… If it’s a dumb law and it no longer is applicable then like get rid of it. But if the law is there then it should be followed…

      This whole election is eye opening and yeah

    • Todd Bonzalez@lemm.ee
      3·
      14 days ago

      No, you misunderstand. This doesn’t have anything to do with human trafficking.

      This judge would allow any criminal behavior, so long as it benefits Republicans.