Texas Democrats flee to Illinois to block redistricting vote amid governor’s threats
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has pledged to protect Texas Democratic lawmakers who fled the state to block a redistricting plan, amid threats of arrest and expulsion from Texas officials. The Democrats' actions aim to prevent a quorum for voting on new congressional maps, which could favor Republicans and alter Texas's representation. Pritzker supports their protest, criticizing the redistricting as a rigging of the system against voters, especially minorities.