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46. Contracts don't allow you to violate the law

Reply to Stuart G (Original post)

Sat Sep 17, 2022, 11:41 PM

Sep 2022

Moving people across state lines against their will sure sounds like kidnapping to me.

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Bus contractor who was hired by Gov. Abbott signed contract not to talk to New York officials. [View all] Stuart G Sep 2022 OP

Can THe BUs Driver Be Arrested For Aiding Traffucung Me. Sep 2022 #1

I haven't got a clue on that one, says Stu... Stuart G Sep 2022 #2

Maybe a subpoena from a federal grand jury Zilli Sep 2022 #12

Seems to me that no contract could be binding if wnylib Sep 2022 #23

It may not be binding because I believe buses are subject to some sort of NTSB something or other... LeftInTX Sep 2022 #39

Yes... 2naSalit Sep 2022 #14

Yes, and the buses can be impounded W T F Sep 2022 #16

Yes! Impound each any every bus, arrest each driver, charge the bus operator's license with... machoneman Sep 2022 #57

I doubt if "just following orders" will help them housecat Sep 2022 #17

New York has an anti human trafficking law. bronxiteforever Sep 2022 #3

Hmm. A job for AG Letitia James? wnylib Sep 2022 #27

Interstate busing has to be regulated by some Federal authority bucolic_frolic Sep 2022 #4

I'm sure there is. ShazzieB Sep 2022 #21

Good! I'm wondering if SoT is on the case, I sure hope so! msfiddlestix Sep 2022 #61

Yes LeftInTX Sep 2022 #40

The driver will be the one taking part of the fall NullTuples Sep 2022 #5

As cynical as that sounds, you are probably right on. Evolve Dammit Sep 2022 #20

Worth the paper it's written on? Beartracks Sep 2022 #6

Wouldn't a contract be evidence of wnylib Sep 2022 #25

CONTRACT NULLIFICATION Jimvanhise Sep 2022 #7

+Bingo bucolic_frolic Sep 2022 #9

👆👆 crickets Sep 2022 #22

And the contract itself could be evidence of conspiracy wnylib Sep 2022 #28

Yup. sakabatou Sep 2022 #38

Arrest him and throw him in jail. Swede Sep 2022 #8

I hope that is exactly what happens. Stuart G Sep 2022 #10

But who gets to arrest him? wnylib Sep 2022 #30

Feds are responsible for interstate transport LeftInTX Sep 2022 #51

Any contract that is based on illegal activity is void. no_hypocrisy Sep 2022 #11

Exactly. In any jurisdiction. paleotn Sep 2022 #13

Seize the buses and planes DUgosh Sep 2022 #15

Bingo! wnylib Sep 2022 #31

In Nov, we will see just how stupid Texas voters really are. Ferrets are Cool Sep 2022 #18

seize the buses moonshinegnomie Sep 2022 #19

NDA? Dannie Scott Goeb is who's really Greg's Brain. He's really in charge around here. czarjak Sep 2022 #24

why in the WORLD would the bus company even sign on to that?????? Takket Sep 2022 #26

as a condition to get the contract azureblue Sep 2022 #33

Question him regarding participating in a crime and see how long his silence lasts Hekate Sep 2022 #29

the contract azureblue Sep 2022 #32

The migrants are free to travel LeftInTX Sep 2022 #41

I think they have to apply for asylum first .. EmmaLee E Sep 2022 #63

This happens at the border LeftInTX Sep 2022 #67

From everything I've read, this stunt is probably illegal, and there is not a damn thing that would 2live is 2fly Sep 2022 #34

huge liability. However that contract cluase shows intent to cause harm on Texas's part. ZonkerHarris Sep 2022 #35

Yes LeftInTX Sep 2022 #44

Not NY officials, the FBI (interstate crime). A contract to commit a crime is never legally binding. halfulglas Sep 2022 #36

Let's nip this cruel farce in the bud. Prosecute. Marcuse Sep 2022 #37

NBC News has an article LeftInTX Sep 2022 #42

Contract Schmontract It ain't worth shit NBachers Sep 2022 #43

I just found out that DHS agents were also in on this, giving migrants fake addresses yaesu Sep 2022 #45

Those papers were unsigned...The migrants were put in a motel by a strange woman named Perla LeftInTX Sep 2022 #49

Wow. TRumpers employd with DHS gonna get fired maybe? msfiddlestix Sep 2022 #62

Contracts don't allow you to violate the law BlueIdaho Sep 2022 #46

With a contract clause like that, determining intent is open and shut. mn9driver Sep 2022 #47

This is crap Bayard Sep 2022 #48

Contract void if committing a crime, just a guess? Brainfodder Sep 2022 #50

Abbott is contemptible, the trio has to go come November. 7wo7rees Sep 2022 #52

DHS is not pleased with Abbott...LOL LeftInTX Sep 2022 #53

"bans them from talking to New York officials" KS Toronado Sep 2022 #54

Abbot sent migrants to California today YoshidaYui Sep 2022 #55

Interstate human trafficking. DFW Sep 2022 #56

Impound the buses and million planes for suspicion of human trafficking ------ there will be no more gfwzig Sep 2022 #58

I would suggest he should hand over the agreement for them to review. LiberalFighter Sep 2022 #59

Wonder are there any federal laws violated? If so, that would nullify the contract it would seem. msfiddlestix Sep 2022 #60

Yes, buses are part of Interstate Commerce.. LeftInTX Sep 2022 #68

If the bus driver(s) knowingly signed a contract with that stipulation.. LiberalFighter Sep 2022 #64

Will anyone stop them when they start mountain grammy Sep 2022 #65

Willful criminality. Come on lawyers...do your job. DeSantis and Abbott forced asylum seekers to Samrob Sep 2022 #66

Any minors on the bus? pfitz59 Sep 2022 #69