Texas Democrats' Walkout Sparks Legal and Political Battles
TL;DR
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has filed a lawsuit with the Texas Supreme Court to remove House Democratic Caucus chair Rep. Gene Wu after Wu and over 50 Democrats left the state to block a redistricting map, escalating partisan tensions and raising questions about legislative quorum and democratic processes.
- Gov. Greg Abbott asks Texas Supreme Court to remove House Democratic Chair Gene Wu Dallas News
- 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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