Texas Standard for February 8, 2017
A new criminal charge: failure to cooperate with federal immigration officials. The state ups the stakes in its so-called “sanctuary city” bill – we’ll have the latest. And: Is the immigration and travel order now being litigated in the 9th circuit the tip of the iceberg? NPR’s John Burnett joins us to explore whether we’re witnessing something more tectonic when it comes to immigration policy. Also: A trainload of lawsuits are derailed, as the forces behind a high-speed bullet train decide to play nice. We’ll hear what they have in mind. Plus: Our commentator pens a love letter to a rural Texas town – and the possible tall tale behind its name. That and so much more, today on the Texas Standard:
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Host David Brown looks over his host essay before the show starts.
More from 02/08/2017
After Travel Ban, A Trump-Powered Push to Restrict Legal Immigration
Amendment to Texas Senate’s ‘Sanctuary Cities’ Bill Gives It More Teeth
At Least a Dozen Texas Police Shootings Have Gone Unreported Since 2015
Mexico’s Upcoming Election Mirrors US, Europe’s Nationalist Movements
How One Texas High-Speed Rail Company is Changing Tactics in a Grab for Land
Success Of Oil And Gas Recovery Depends On Several Factors
The International Search For The Next ‘Van Cliburn’ Pianist Lands In Moscow
The How, Where and Why of Valentine, Texas
Immigrant Advocates Happy Over Dallas County’s New ‘Welcoming Communities’ Resolution
