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U.S. Supreme Court could rule on Texas lawsuits brought in Democratic-led state courts
- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is seeking to arrest Democrat Robert Francis O’Rourke for allegedly violating a court order that bans him from fundraising for lawmakers who left Texas to delay redistricting efforts.
- Paxton claims O’Rourke could face a fine of up to $500 and jail time of up to six months for his actions, according to a Tarrant County judge's order.
- Despite the temporary restraining order, O’Rourke continued to encourage donations at a rally to support Democrat lawmakers, stating he would not be stopped by the rules.
- O’Rourke criticized the authority's actions, saying, 'there are no refs in this game, f*ck the rules, we are going to win whatever it takes.
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Exclusive -- ‘Lock Him Up’: Texas AG Paxton Seeks to Jail Beto O'Rourke
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has asked a state court clear the way for law enforcement officials to arrest Democrat Robert Francis “Beto” O’Rourke for allegedly violating a court order barring him from fundraising for the statehouse Democrats who fled Texas.
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U.S. Supreme Court could rule on Texas lawsuits brought in Democratic-led state courts
(The Center Square) – If courts in Democratic-led states don’t honor a request by the Texas House of Representatives to domesticate civil warrants for the arrest of absconding Texas House Democrats, the cases could be ruled on by the U.S.…
Could Supreme Court intervene in case of absconding Texas Democrats?
(The Center Square) – If courts in Democrat-led states don’t honor a request by the Texas House of Representatives to enforce civil warrants for the arrest of absconding Texas House Democrats, the cases could be ruled on by the U.S. Supreme Court. The Texas House of Representatives has so far sued 33 House Democrats in Illinois and six in California who absconded from their duties in Austin during a special session. They fled the state to preven…
Texas asks Illinois court to help it round up absent Democratic lawmakers | Illinois State Bar Association
Texas asks Illinois court to help it round up absent Democratic lawmakersA lawsuit filed Friday in downstate Adams County seeks an order recognizing civil arrest warrants issued by the Texas House of Representatives for Democrats who fled to Illinois to thwart a redistricting vote. Source: Chicago Sun
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