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Democrats who fled Texas to block the GOP's redistricting effort plot their exit strategy

Lawmakers are now framing their ability to prevent new maps from passing during one special legislative session as a victory. But Republicans are poised to call another.

CBS News on MSN · 1d

House Democrats who left Texas to block redistricting are discussing when they will return

Republican leaders announced that if they can't reach a quorum again at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 15, both the House and Senate will wrap up the special session.

Fox News on MSN · 1d

Texas Dems begin to crack, confirm return to state after fleeing to obstruct GOP redistricting: report

Texas House Democrats plan to return to the state after fleeing to block GOP redistricting efforts, local Texas media has confirmed.

Texas, Illinois judge

CNN International on MSN · 7h

Illinois judge declines Texas AG’s request to enforce arrest warrants in redistricting standoff

A judge in Illinois denied Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s request to enforce civil arrest warrants for the absent Texas House Democrats currently in Illinois, arguing the court does not have the jurisdiction to rule in the matter.

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Texas AG asks judge to arrest Beto O'Rourke for redistricting battle fundraising

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton asked a judge to jail Beto O'Rourke for fundraising efforts connected to the state’s redistricting fight.

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Judge rejects Texas' request to enforce arrest warrants in map row

A federal judge in Illinois has rejected Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's request to enforce arrest warrants for Democrats who fled the Lone Star State earlier this month to block Republican redistricting plans.

How a U.S. Senate Race Is Shaping the Fight Over Redistricting in Texas

Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton are vying to be the tougher candidate on Democratic lawmakers who left ...

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New redistricting map sparks clash over Latino political representation in Texas

Texas Democrats claim that redistricting will disenfranchise the state's Hispanic voters. Republicans say they're amplifying ...

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Are Texas Democrats Giving Up the Redistricting Fight?

Reports have suggested the absent lawmakers are considering a return to Texas, while a statement from the caucus insists a ...

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Texas Senate approves congressional redistricting map

The Texas Senate voted 19-2 along party lines on Tuesday to approve a congressional redistricting map that is identical to a ...

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Texas Gov. Abbott decries ‘runaway Democrats’ as redistricting standoff enters its second week

Democratic lawmakers in Texas once again thwarted the Republican redistricting effort in the state when the Texas House of ...

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Both parties claim victory as Texas’ legislative stalemate leaves redistricting undone

The Texas Legislature is expected to end a special session early Friday with redistricting undone. However, Gov. Greg Abbott ...

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Trump Ally Ken Paxton Escalates Texas Redistricting Fight With Call for Beto O'Rourke to Be Jailed

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is escalating the partisan redistricting fight by asking a judge to hold progressive ...

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Christian Menefee to host Houston town hall this week to talk redistricting, TX-18 special election

Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee, a contender for Texas' 18th Congressional District, will host a community town hall ...

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