US EditionTexas House Set to Reconvene as Redistricting Standoff Enters Its Second Week
HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, AUG 10 – Texas Democrats fled the state to deny quorum and block GOP redistricting they say targets Black voters, with fines up to $500 per day enforcing their prolonged protest, leaders said.
- More than 50 Texas Democrats, including Rep. Jolanda Jones, fled to Illinois, Massachusetts and New York to deny a quorum, blocking GOP redistricting efforts.
- Amid a GOP-led redistricting push, Texas Democrats argue they’re fighting against racist gerrymandering, with Michael Eric Dyson warning it would disenfranchise Black and Latino voters, according to Democrats.
- Facing civil arrest warrants issued by the Texas House and threats from Gov. Greg Abbott, Wu said AG Ken Paxton filed 'nonsense' motions and warned, 'They're going to throw everything they have at us.'
- Members of the Texas House will attempt once again to meet a quorum Monday, and Jones said she and her colleagues are prepared to stay away as long as needed.
- Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said there’s no federal law allowing the FBI to arrest visiting lawmakers, and Sen. John Cornyn said he enlisted FBI Director Kash Patel to help Texas authorities.
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