Texas Democrats' Flight Sparks Legal and Political Battles
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Senator John Cornyn has urged the FBI to assist in locating or arresting Texas Democrats who fled the state to delay a redistricting vote, with President Trump suggesting the FBI may need to help bring them back. Texas officials are pursuing legal actions to declare the seats vacant, escalating the political standoff over redistricting efforts that favor Republicans.
- Trump: FBI "may have to" help bring back Texas Democrats who fled state Axios
- California Democrats Look to Redraw House Map to Counter Texas G.O.P. The New York Times
- GOP’s Rep. Lawler on Texas redistricting: ‘I think it’s wrong’ The Hill
- Texas AG Paxton will try to expel Texas Democrats if they don’t return by Friday Politico
- Gov. Greg Abbott asks Texas Supreme Court to expel House Democratic leader who left state The Texas Tribune
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