Texas Redistricting Battle Reignites: Democrats Face Arrest Warrants After Fleeing State
Texas Redistricting Battle Reignites: Democrats Face Arrest Warrants After Fleeing State In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing redistricting battle, Texas Republicans moved swiftly on Tuesday to reconvene the state House, following their decision to issue civil arrest warrants for dozens of Democratic lawmakers. These Democrats fled the state to deny the GOP-led effort a quorum, aiming to halt the controversial redrawing of Texas congressional districts. Monday’s authorization of civil warrants by the Texas House empowers state troopers to apprehend…