Migrant Buses Dropped at NJ Stations, Evading NYC Order

New Jersey officials have reported that buses of migrants are being dropped off at train stations in the state, particularly at the Secaucus Junction. The migrants then take trains to New York City, utilizing a loophole to avoid an executive order from New York City Mayor Eric Adams. The order requires bus operators to provide advance notice and limit drop-off times, with fines, jail time, and bus impounding as potential penalties. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy's spokesperson said the state is being used as a transit point for migrants en route to New York City, and that state and local officials are coordinating with their counterparts in New York. These developments come as the country continues to grapple with the migrant crisis, with Republican-led states transporting migrants to Democrat-led cities. New York City has taken in more than 160,000 asylum-seekers, prompting calls from Mayor Adams for federal assistance.