Texas Democrats Protest Redistricting with Overnight Sit-ins and Floor Sleep-ins
TL;DR
Texas Democrats are protesting new surveillance protocols by refusing to sign 'permission slips' that would allow police to follow them out of the chamber, as part of a broader battle over redistricting and political control in the state. The move is a response to Republican efforts to redraw districts in favor of GOP interests, with Democrats challenging the process and facing increased monitoring and restrictions.
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- Texas Democrats tear ‘permission slips’ imposed by Republican house speaker The Guardian
- Democratic Texas lawmaker passes 24-hour mark on state House floor after refusing GOP demand for law enforcement escort CNN
- Texas Rep. Nicole Collier Slept on the House Floor in Protest The New York Times
- Texas Rep. Nicole Collier sleeps on House floor after refusing DPS escort KDFW
- More Texas Democrats plan to spend the night in the state Capitol in protest amid redistricting fight NBC News
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