Texas Democrats' Exit Halts Redistricting, GOP Pursues Arrests
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Texas Democrats fled the state to deny a quorum in the legislature, blocking a Republican-led effort to redraw congressional districts in favor of Republicans, leading to threats of arrest and fines from Governor Greg Abbott.
- Texas House reconvenes without quorum as Democrats flee state to thwart Republicans’ redistricting plan The Guardian
- Live updates: Texas Republicans push ahead with redistricting after Democrats flee state | CNN Politics CNN
- Scoop: DNC joins Texas gerrymandering fight with Chicago press conference Axios
- With Democrats Gone, a Texas Gerrymander Is Stymied for Now The New York Times
- Texas House votes to track down, arrest Democratic lawmakers who left the state The Texas Tribune
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