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Texas Politics · TexasGovernor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Department of Public Safety to arrest Texas House Democrats who have left the state, accusing them of abandoning their responsibilities.
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Governor Abbott orders arrest of absent Texas House Democrats
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Greg Abbott · TexasTexas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) said Sunday he would be willing to call indefinite special sessions of the state’s Legislature to force through a new congressional map, attempting to escalate pressure on Texas Democrats who have stonewalled votes by fleeing the state.
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Abbott: Texas redistricting fight ‘could literally last years’
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Barack Obama · TexasFormer President Barack Obama on Thursday joined a virtual meeting with Texas House Democrats who left the state to deny Republicans the ability to pass newly drawn GOP-favorable congressional maps, cheering on their efforts and stressing their work comes at a critical time in the fight against partisan gerrymandering.
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Obama rallies Texas Democrats who left state to block GOP redistricting plan
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