Texas Gov. Abbott says migrants given consent waiver, not being 'forced' onto buses as NYC Mayor Adams alleged
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Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott on Wednesday denied New York City Mayor Eric Adam's allegations that migrants in Texas are being forced onto buses.
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After around 40 migrants arrived at the Big Apple on Sunday, Mayor Adams said some of the migrants "wanted to go to other locations and they were not allowed to do so."
"They were forced on the bus with the understanding that they were going to other locations that they wanted to go," Adams said.
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