Migrants Bypass NYC Order via NJ Train Stations
- Busloads of migrants heading for New York City have found a workaround to an executive order from the city’s mayor that attempted to control their arrivals. They are stopping at New Jersey train stations before continuing their journey. In the last month, 14,700 asylum seekers have made their way across the U.S. southern border and ended up in New York City on buses.
- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued an executive order which requires bus companies to notify the city at least 32 hours in advance before dropping off migrants. It also limits drop-offs to between 8:30 a.m. and 12 p.m. on weekdays. However, bus operators are allegedly sidestepping this order by dropping migrants at the train station in Secaucus, NJ.
- With the continuous flow of migrants, New York City has opened over 210 emergency sites to provide shelter since the start of the crisis, including 18 large-scale humanitarian relief centers. Mayor Adams has called on the federal government for assistance, stating that further help is needed to resettle and support the remaining 68,000 migrants currently in New York City’s care as well as the individuals who continue to arrive every week.
Migrants Sidestep New York City Mayor’s Order by Stopping at New Jersey Train Stations
Migrants bound for New York City are strategically stopping at New Jersey train stations, a tactic to bypass an executive order from New York City’s mayor designed to manage their influx. According toSecaucus Mayor Michael Gonnelli, this strategy has become increasingly common.
In the past month alone, 14,700 asylum seekers traversed the U.S. southern border and arrived in New York City via bus according to a statement from New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
Buses carrying migrants are arriving in various locations around Midtown Manhattan, primarily during nights and weekends. Adams has referred to this as a “humanitarian crisis” and a significant burden on the city.
In response, Adams issued an executive order requiring bus companies to provide 32 hours notice prior to dropping migrants and limiting drop-offs to weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 12 p.m., aiming to ensure the city can handle the migrants’ safety and welfare needs.
However, Gonnelli views Adams’ order as overly restrictive and resulting in unintended negative effects for New Jersey.
An update from Jersey City’s official Twitter account reported that 10 buses originating from Texas and Louisiana arrived at New Jersey Transit train stations, carrying around 397 migrants.
A spokeswoman for New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy disclosed that New Jersey is being used as a transit point for migrant families; the majority of whom continued to New York City.
Since the onset of the crisis, New York City has established over 210 emergency sites, including 18 large-scale humanitarian relief centers. Mayor Adams called on the federal government for additional support, stating, “We need federal and state help to resettle and support the remaining 68,000 migrants currently in New York City’s care and the thousands of individuals who continue to arrive every single week.”
Four buses of migrants arrived in Secaucus over the weekend, according to Gonnelli. He added, “I have been advised the State of New Jersey has a plan in place and we will be working closely with the governor’s office, all law enforcement agencies, and the county to monitor this situation.”
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