Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott ordered state authorities Monday to arrest dozens of House Democrats who fled to Illinois and New York rather than stay for a vote on redrawing the state’s congressional map.
Texas Gov. Abbott orders arrest of Democrats who skipped town to avoid redistricting vote
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August 04, 2025
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