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Abbott, Paxton launch legal blitz on fleeing Democrats

Austin American-Statesman · 1h

Greg Abbott is testing new legal ground in his push to expel absent Democrats

A constitutional law expert says the governor and the attorney general are treading upon separation of powers doctrine .

CBS News on MSN · 21h

North Texas lawmaker backs Gov. Greg Abbott's push to oust Democratic "ringleader" over redistricting standoff

Rep. Katrina Pierson says Democrats who fled the state to block redistricting votes should face consequences, as Gov. Abbott seeks Supreme Court intervention.

Fox News on MSN · 13h

Abbott, Paxton launch legal blitz on fleeing Democrats in redistricting showdown

Greg Abbott and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed dueling petitions to the state Supreme Court this week seeking to punish dozens of quorum-breaking Democrats who fled the state to block passage of a newly drawn congressional map — a high-stakes gerrymandering fight playing out ahead of next year's midterm elections.

Texas redistricting feud escalates

The Texas Tribune · 1h

Dems say a bomb threat made at their hotel and other redistricting updates

Texas Democrats left the state to stop a Republican-led effort to change the state’s congressional boundaries, setting off a national conversation.

Texas redistricting feud escalates as Democrats face bomb and FBI threats

The FBI would not confirm whether they agreed to help and the senator, Republican John Cornyn of Texas, did not specify what kind of assistance the FBI would offer. It comes a day after some Democrats were forced to evacuate a hotel where they were staying in Illinois,

CNN on MSN · 1d

What to expect next in Texas’ redistricting standoff and whether Democrats can be expelled

Most Democrats who left the state to stop the redistricting effort are showing no signs they will come back to Texas. Republicans are escalating their threats, with Gov. Greg Abbott going to court to request the removal of a Houston lawmaker from office.

Congressman Greg Casar says Republican redistricting plan is an attempt to silence Austin voters

Casar said the proposed congressional map was drawn by Trump's administration and threatens "millions of Texans' voting ...

FOX 26 Houston on MSN1d

Gov. Abbott files suit to remove Rep. Wu from office over quorum break

Gov. Greg Abbott has filed a lawsuit to remove Rep. Gene Wu (D-Houston), the Texas Democrat Caucus Chair, from office.

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'Don't Mess With Democracy': Raja Krishnamoorthi Sends Warning To Greg Abbott Against Redistricting

In a press briefing on Monday, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) sent a message to Texas Republicans and Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX ...

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Texas lawmakers, voters voice strong opinions on proposed redistricting plans

Texas lawmakers and constituents voiced sharply divided opinions at a state Senate hearing over proposed redistricting plans that favor Republicans.

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