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Arrest warrants, lawsuits, and the FBI: The Texas redistricting battle is getting ugly

TEXAS, USA — Texas Democrats left the state about a week ago, and there’s been a non-stop whirlwind of activity since then, from Sen. John Cornyn calling on the FBI to investigate and locate the Democrats, to Gov. Greg Abbott making a move to have their seats declared vacant.

Reuters on MSN · 4d

Senator Cornyn says FBI will help track down Texas Democrats who fled over redistricting vote

WASHINGTON, Aug 7 (Reuters) - The FBI has agreed to help track down Democratic Texas lawmakers who fled their state to thwart Republican efforts to redraw congressional districts, Republican U.S. Senator John Cornyn said on Thursday, but it was unclear whether federal agents would take action.

USA TODAY · 3d

Sen. Mark Kelly: Trump 'crossed a line' by using FBI in Texas redistricting standoff

Kelly laments the death of astronaut Jim Lovell and a U.S. disinvestment from science while sidestepping White House talk.

Texas, Democrats and GOP

The Texas Tribune on MSN · 10h

In redistricting clash, Texas GOP flexes power to shut down Democrats' last tool of resistance

Since Democratic lawmakers left Texas to delay Republicans’ new map, state leaders have challenged the limits of traditional democratic norms to break the impasse.

Yahoo · 1d

Legal battle intensifies over Texas redistricting as Democrats resist proposal

The Texas redistricting battle is intensifying as House Democrats flee the state to block a Republican-drawn map that could flip five congressional seats. The Texas House once again failed to reach quorum on Friday,

Houston Public Media · 1d

Beto O’Rourke, Texas Dems rail against GOP redistricting ‘power grab’ at Fort Worth rally

O'Rourke's Powered by People group has become a top funder for Democrats who broke quorum to prevent a vote on the maps, but the group was ordered to stop Friday. O'Rourke responded by suing Paxton.

Jeffries slams Texas GOP for trying to use FBI as 'political pawns'

The Texas redistricting fight is stretching into a second week as Democrats remain out of state to block a GOP map. On ...

The Press Democrat19h

Texas Democrats embrace Newsom’s redistricting rebuttal as California draws new map

Gov. Gavin Newsom and Texas Democrats jointly promoted California’s plan to redraw congressional lines and offset a ...

5don MSN

FBI helping Texas locate Democrats in redistricting "war" sparks alarm

Michael McAuliffe, former prosecutor and former state attorney, told Newsweek the FBI's involvement is "well beyond alarming.

3don MSN

What can the FBI do in Texas redistricting fight? Not much, experts say.

Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) has said the FBI granted his request to help bring Democratic lawmakers back to the state. But the bureau appears to have taken few concrete steps.

Texas Redistricting: FBI, Other States Enter The Fight

The battle over redrawing congressional maps, intensifying. The FBI, saying it will track down the Texas State Democrats, ...

5don MSNOpinion

Cornyn: FBI to ‘assist’ locating Democrats opposed to Texas GOP’s redistricting scheme

According to Texas’ senior Republican senator, the FBI will help track down Democratic legislators who fled the state, which ...

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