Democrats' Minnesota House boycott echoes earlier walkouts in other states
- Democrats in the Minnesota House are boycotting daily sessions to prevent Republicans from gaining a temporary majority due to a vacancy in a Democratic seat.
- The Minnesota Democrats have asked the State Supreme Court to intervene in the situation.
- This tactic of boycotting has been used by lawmakers in other states over two dozen times to thwart opponents.
- Historical examples include the 2011 Wisconsin protests and the 1979 Texas 'Killer Bees' incident, where Democrats fled to block legislation.
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