Texas Democrats challenge redistricting efforts amid legal and political battles
TL;DR
Attorney General Ken Paxton has petitioned the Texas Supreme Court to expel 13 Democratic Texas House members who left the state to block the passage of new congressional maps, a move that has sparked legal disputes over legislative conduct and constitutional authority. The case highlights ongoing political tensions and legal battles over legislative quorum and representation in Texas.
- Ken Paxton asks Texas Supreme Court to expel 13 House Democrats over redistricting standoff The Texas Tribune
- Texas house again fails to meet quorum as governor threatens to add more Republican seats to gerrymandered map – live The Guardian
- Texas Democrats fight back in court against Abbott’s bid to remove them Politico
- Texas AG sues to remove Democratic lawmakers who remain absent from legislature CNN
- Texas Democrats know they may lose redistricting protest, but hope to spark a national fight The Texas Tribune
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