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Obama rallies Texas Democrats who left state to block GOP redistricting plan
- Over 50 Democratic members of the Texas House fled the state to block a GOP-backed redistricting plan, denying Republicans the quorum needed to advance the bill.
- Former President Barack Obama praised Texas Democrats for their actions, calling them 'inspiring' and emphasizing their role in the broader fight for free and fair elections.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom announced plans for a new congressional map to counter the Texas redistricting efforts, aiming to neutralize potential GOP gains.
- Texas House Democrats stated they would return only if the Legislature agrees to adjourn or if California introduces its own redistricting legislation.
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Are Texas GOP Leaders Breaking The Law? Legally Hype Breaks It Down
Texas Governor Greg Abbott and the GOP are reportedly facing backlash over a new redistricting plan. This, reportedly because the plan exhibits racial gerrymandering. Furthermore, critics say the plan is designed to dilute Black and Latino voting power, furthering Republican control of Congress.Rep. Jasmine Crockett and other Democrats have already made their thoughts about the new redistricting plan clear. Additionally, multiple lawsuits have a…
Obama takes part in call with Texas Democrats
Former President Obama participated in a call with Texas House Democrats on Thursday as the lawmakers remain out of the state in protest of Lone Star State Republicans’ push to pass friendlier congressional maps. Former Attorney General Eric Holder, who chairs the National Democratic Redistricting Committee (NDRC), also participated in the call. The former president “lauded their fight against the Republican efforts to enact an even more egregi…
These three Texas Democrats are "not returning" amid GOP attack on democracy
We’re well into the second week of the Texas redistricting showdown. Far from home, these Texas Democrats are resolute. In an undisclosed location, I sat down with them to talk about their decision to leave their home state to stand up for democracy. WATCH: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mother Jones (@motherjonesmag) More than 50 Texas House Democrats fled the state en masse earlier this month, with many holing up with their blu…
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