Tough Penalties Imposed
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has issued an order imposing strict penalties on buses transporting migrants to the city. Failure to comply with the order could result in a class B misdemeanor, including imprisonment and fines reaching up to $2,000 for corporations.
Safety and Order Prioritized
Mayor Adams clarified that the crackdown is not aimed at discouraging migrants from arriving but rather at ensuring their safety and maintaining a coordinated and orderly process. With over 160,000 migrants arriving in the past year, New York City has faced resource shortages and overwhelming pressure.
Targeting Abbott’s Buses
The mayor emphasized that the order specifically targets buses sent by Texas Governor Greg Abbott. New York City has received approximately 27,000 migrants from Texas since last year, as part of efforts to alleviate the burden on border communities.
Response from Abbott’s Office
Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s office accused Mayor Adams of hypocrisy, pointing out that New York City claims sanctuary city status while also sending buses of migrants to smaller towns in New York. The governor’s office pledged to continue transporting migrants until President Biden takes decisive action to secure the border.
Record Numbers at the Border
While the debate continues, the southern border is experiencing record numbers of migrant encounters. According to Fox News, there were over 35,000 encounters during the Christmas weekend alone, and the month of December may break the previous record set in September.
Source: Fox News