US EditionFBI Agrees to Aid Search for Texas Democrats Who Fled Redistricting Session
TEXAS, AUG 11 – Republican Senator Cornyn says the FBI will assist in locating Texas Democrats who fled to block a GOP redistricting plan that could add five Republican seats, officials said.
- The FBI will help locate Texas House Democrats who fled the state during a redistricting session, according to U.S. Senator John Cornyn.
- Cornyn stated, "I am proud to announce that Director Kash Patel has approved my request for the FBI to assist state and local law enforcement in locating runaway Texas House Democrats."
- Civil arrest warrants for the absent Democrats were signed by state House Speaker Dustin Burrows, who mentioned that law enforcement needs time to work.
- Democratic Governor JB Pritzker announced that his administration is coordinating with law enforcement to protect the Texas House delegation.
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