Texas House Approves Arrest Warrants for Democrats Fleeing to Block Redistricting
Texas House Approves Arrest Warrants for Democrats Fleeing to Block Redistricting

Texas House Approves Arrest Warrants for Democrats Fleeing to Block Redistricting

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In Texas, the Republican-controlled House has passed a motion authorizing arrest warrants for Democratic lawmakers who fled the state to Illinois and other states to block a GOP-backed congressional redistricting plan supported by President Donald Trump. These Democrats left to deny the legislature a quorum necessary to advance the redistricting effort, which aims to create new Republican-leaning districts ahead of the 2026 midterms. Governor Greg Abbott has threatened fines, removal from office, and arrests, while Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has offered protection to the fleeing Democrats, though he declined to pay their fines. The motion passed overwhelmingly, empowering the sergeant at arms to detain absent lawmakers if necessary, but the practicalities of enforcing the arrests without a quorum remain uncertain. Democrats accuse Abbott of overreach and using threats beyond his legal authority, while Republicans insist the move is necessary to uphold the rule of law and legislative process. The situation reflects a broader national battle over redistricting and partisan control in key states.

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