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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott moves to amp up the pressure on Democrats who fled in redistricting standoff
More than 50 Texas Democratic legislators left the state to block a GOP effort to redraw congressional lines. Abbott said ...
Greg Abbott Threatens to Expel, and Possibly Arrest, Dems Who Fled State
The lawmakers trying to block the Republican gerrymandering attempt responded succinctly to the governor: "Come and take it" ...
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ‘preparing to arrest’ fleeing Democrats who left state
Abbott warned that Democrats would have to remain out of state for years to prevent the redistricting legislation from ...
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Greg Abbott Is Looking Desperate to Pressure Texas Democrats
But as the conflict moved into another week, Governor Greg Abbott signaled that he would use the power of his office to keep ...
Bringing ‘a gun to a knife fight’ in Texas: Greg Abbott just gave Democrats the gut check they needed
ANALYSIS: Democrats are finally starting to sound like they’ve rediscovered their leverage ... and maybe a willingness to use ...
Texas Democrat: Greg Abbott is "Crashing Out" Over Redistricting Fight
Houston Rep. Lauren Ashley Simmons fled Texas with over 50 other Democrats to halt business as usual while America ...
Can Greg Abbott Kick Out Fleeing Democrats? Experts Weigh In
Texas Governor Greg Abbott warned on Sunday that Democratic lawmakers who fled the state to break quorum during a special ...
Greg Abbott sues to remove Houston lawmaker for leading redistricting quorum break
The lawsuit alleges Gene Wu forfeited his office when he led the Democratic House caucus in fleeing the state over ...
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IL Congressman Krishnamoorthi: Texas Democrats cannot be silenced by Greg Abbott
Democratic lawmakers from Texas have sought refuge in Illinois to protest against policies they claim threaten democracy and ...
Gov. Greg Abbott asks Texas Supreme Court to remove House Democratic Chair Gene Wu
Bomb threat made to House Democrats’ hotel in Illinois AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott asked the Texas Supreme Court on Tuesday to remove House Democratic Caucus chair Rep. Gene Wu of Houston. The lawsuit ...
Texas governor issues warning to ‘runaway’ Dems avoiding redistricting vote
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott discusses the state Democrats that fled from a vote on redistricting on ‘The Story.’ ...