Episode 838: Texas Legislature Blocked From Enacting Manipulated Congressional Redistricting Maps as 50 Democrats Flee the State and Possible Arrest
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The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Aug. 11, 2025
Texas Legislature Blocked From Enacting Manipulated Congressional Redistricting Maps as 50 Democrats Flee the State and Possible Arrest
In protest of Congressional redistricting maps blatantly manipulated by the Texas Assembly to gerrymander five more GOP seats, more than 50 Democratic legislators fled the state to prevent a quorum and block the new maps. Arrest warrants have now been issued for the Texas House Democrats who fled.
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Today’s Links
Articles & Resources:
Texas Tribune - The Texas redistricting fight spurring a legislative standoff: What you need to know
Texas Tribune - Texas Democrats know they may lose redistricting protest, but hope to spark a national fight
NBC News - Texas Gov. Greg Abbott moves to amp up the pressure on Democrats who fled in redistricting standoff
Supreme Court of Texas - Petition by Gov. Greg Abbott
Illinois 8th Circuite Court - Arrest Warrant for Texas Legislators in Illinois
The Hill - Pritzker says ‘no way’ FBI can arrest Texas lawmakers in Illinois
Texas Tribune - Cornyn says FBI will help locate absent Texas Democrats, but scope of feds’ role unclear
Groups Taking Action:
Fair Maps Texas, Common Cause TX, Represent.Us Texas,
Register or Check Your Voter Registration:
U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your State
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