Texas Democrats' Exit Halts Redistricting Efforts
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Democratic lawmakers in Texas have fled the state to block a Republican-led effort to redraw congressional districts, preventing a quorum in the Texas House and prompting the issuance of arrest warrants, while Democrats in other states like New York and California are also pursuing redistricting strategies to favor their parties amid partisan conflicts.
- With Democrats Gone, a Texas Gerrymander Is Stymied for Now The New York Times
- Live updates: Texas Republicans push ahead with redistricting after Democrats flee state | CNN Politics CNN
- Texas Gov. Greg Abbott orders arrest of Democratic lawmakers who fled over redistricting USA Today
- Gov. Greg Abbott threatens Texas House Democrats with removal from office for fleeing state The Texas Tribune
- Democrats prevent Texas House from moving forward with Trump-backed congressional map AP News
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