Texas Democrats flee the state, face arrest after gimmicky strategy flop

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Texas Democrats are terrified about redistricting, so many of them have fled the state in an effort to stop the vote. However, they now face penalties and even arrest.PBS reported: Texas Democrats left the state Sunday in an attempt to prevent the state House from holding a vote Monday on new congressional maps that Republicans hope will net them several additional U.S. House seats in the 2026 midterm elections. The dramatic move could expose Democrats to fines and other penalties — with the state’s attorney general having previously threatened to arrest them if they took such an action. Refusing to attend legislative session is a civil violation, however, so Democrats legally could not be jailed and it’s unclear who has the power to carry out the warrants.... to continue reading, follow the link below

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