Texas Democrats' Walkout Sparks Legal and Political Battles
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott is seeking to remove Democratic Rep. Gene Wu from office after Wu and other Democrats left the state to block a Republican-led redistricting plan, using legal measures based on a 2021 opinion to potentially oust lawmakers who break quorum. The Democrats' walkout aims to prevent a vote on new congressional districts that could favor Republicans, amid ongoing political battles over redistricting and state governance.
- Abbott moves to dismiss Texas Democrats' "ringleader" from office Axios
- Gov. Greg Abbott asks Texas Supreme Court to expel House Democratic leader who left state The Texas Tribune
- F.B.I. Is Asked to Arrest Texas Democrats in Battle Over House Seats The New York Times
- Trump news at a glance: president says Republicans ‘entitled’ to more seats in Texas amid spiralling redistricting fight The Guardian
- Will Texas Democrats’ walkout work? CNN
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