Texas Democrats' Fleeing and Redistricting Fight Sparks Political Tensions
TL;DR
Former Attorney General Eric Holder stated that the FBI does not have jurisdiction to return Texas Democratic lawmakers who fled the state amid a redistricting dispute, contradicting claims by Texas officials that the FBI is assisting in their search.
- Former attorney general says FBI can’t return Texas lawmakers who fled state The Hill
- Democrats slam GOP redistricting fight as 'cheating' as Texas Gov. Abbott threatens arrests CNBC
- Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker blasts Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Trump over GOP redistricting efforts NBC News
- Texas Democrats fled the state to oppose GOP redistricting. Why this one stayed behind. USA Today
- Texas redistricting fight with Democrats ‘could last years’, threatens Greg Abbott The Guardian
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