Texas authorities wait to impose migration law that’s bound in the courts
NPR's Steve Inskeep asks San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg about the law, presently on hold, that would let state and regional police arrest individuals believed of unlawfully crossing the border.
STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: Texas police officers need to wait before utilizing a brand-new state law. Courts have actually once again obstructed this law that would permit state authorities to apprehend and deport individuals that they think of going into the nation unlawfully. That would normally be a task for federal police. San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg is viewing all of this. He is a Democrat, although his position in the beautiful city of San Antonio is a nonpartisan task. Mayor, welcome to the program.RON NIRENBERG: Good to be with you, Steve.INSKEEP: Does this law seem like an excellen...