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Illegal Immigrants Escorted to NYC in Late-Night Trains: New Jersey’s Response to Migrant Crisis
Edited by: TJVNews.com
Exclusive photos have revealed how New Jersey is handling the influx of illegal immigrants as they systematically guide them onto New York City-bound trains in the middle of the night, as was reported by the New York Post. The images captured NJ Transit police escorting migrants off buses arriving in Trenton from Texas and onto trains bound for Manhattan’s Penn Station. The Post report also indicated that this approach has sparked concerns and criticism from New York City officials, including Queens Borough President Donovan Richards.
Boom! Texas isn’t letting NYC Mayor Eric Adams stand in their way! Going around Adam’s, they are dropping off migrants next to the train station in NJ where they can ride straight into NYC.
Video Credit: Viral News NYC pic.twitter.com/M8eIxxHP13
— SweetPeaBelle (@SweetPeaBell326) January 4, 2024
Richards questioned the sustainability of putting people on trains to New York City indefinitely and raised concerns about the potential conflict if migrants refuse to board the trains. The Post report said that he emphasized that New Jersey should be an active participant in finding a comprehensive solution to the national problem, urging collaboration at the national level.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued an executive order limiting the ability of charter bus companies to drop off migrants in the city, prompting bus companies to redirect asylum-seekers to New Jersey, the Post report said. New York Governor Hochul expressed agreement with Mayor Adams’ executive order, which includes a requirement for bus companies to provide 32 hours’ notice before dropping off migrants. However, Hochul did not explicitly address the possibility of sharing the burden with New Jersey, suggesting that migrants who state that New York City is their destination must not be held in New Jersey.
As the migrant situation intensifies, New Jersey has taken steps to manage the issue by organizing the transportation of illegal aliens to New York City via trains. NJ Transit police not only assist migrants upon their arrival in Trenton, but provide them with instructions, and escort them to transit centers. According to information provided in the Post report, the illegal immigrants are then placed on trains bound for Manhattan’s Penn Station, where they are further transported to the Roosevelt Hotel in Midtown, the primary intake center for migrants arriving in the five boroughs.
More migrants arrive by bus in NJ, take transit into NYC to avoid Mayor Adams’ executive order https://t.co/6pZIWGTZIf pic.twitter.com/YNz7LLJc5a
— Eyewitness News (@ABC7NY) January 3, 2024
Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora acknowledged the effectiveness of this approach from their perspective but noted the disconnect with Mayor Adams’ viewpoint, the Post reported. He highlighted the need for a national resolution to address the ongoing challenges associated with the migration issue.
🚨 You ready New Jersey?
Asylum seekers bypass NYC’s new rules via NJ Transit.
10 buses from Texas, 1 from Louisiana, drop 397 migrants at various NJ stations.
Secaucus Mayor sees it as a workaround to NYC orders. Migrants believed to continue to NYC via NJ Transit after… pic.twitter.com/nOQN2pd6hX
— Kagens Looking Glass ™ (@KagensNews) January 1, 2024
As buses continue to arrive in Trenton, New Jersey’s capital, carrying migrants bound for New York City, the situation has prompted political discussions about the allocation of resources and the impact on both states, as was indicated in the Post report.
State and local officials in New Jersey assert that they lack the necessary resources to manage the increasing number of migrants arriving in the state. The report in the Post said that they emphasized the strain on their capacity to handle the crisis and argue that New York, with its federal aid, should bear more responsibility for accommodating the constant flow of migrants. Officials point to the economic relationship between the two states, highlighting that many New Jersey residents work in New York, and New York City benefits from their contributions. The Post also reported that the refusal of the White House to provide additional aid to New York City has further fueled tensions between the neighboring states.
New Jersey has witnessed the arrival of 26 buses since Saturday, carrying a total of 1,200 migrants. Trenton has seen 12 buses arriving with 526 migrants, including young children. The report added that the sudden influx has strained local resources, prompting officials to seek solutions and raising concerns about the well-being of the migrants caught in the middle of the political debate.
Some New York officials acknowledge the challenges faced by New Jersey and commend Governor Phil Murphy for minimizing the time that the migrants spend in the state. As per the Post report, Assemblywoman Jaime Williams stressed the need for a coordinated, national-level response, criticizing the Biden administration for what she perceives as a lack of effective management in dealing with the migrant crisis.
Governor Murphy emphasized his administration’s active consultation with New York City and New York State regarding the transfers of migrants. The Post reported that he highlighted ongoing discussions and monitoring of the situation, indicating a collaborative approach to finding solutions. The governor’s remarks underscore the importance of coordination and communication between neighboring states to navigate the complexities of the migrant crisis.
Governor Hochul pointed to New York City’s “right to shelter” law as a contributing factor to the influx of migrants. This law, which guarantees shelter to all individuals in need, has been a point of contention and is currently under consideration for amendment by Mayor Adams, the Post reported. Hochul’s comments highlight the differing policy landscapes between the two states and the challenges posed by existing legislation in shaping the response to the migrant crisis.
As New York and New Jersey grapple with the consequences of the migrant crisis, the statements from their respective governors shed light on the intricacies of interstate coordination and policy responses. The evolving situation will likely continue to shape the policy landscape and prompt further discussions on how best to address the humanitarian challenges posed by the migrant crisis.
