Abbott Threatens Arrest, Expulsion for Texas Democrats Who Fled State Over Redistricting Vote
Texas Governor Greg Abbott threatens to arrest and expel House Democrats who fled the state to avoid a redistricting vote if they do not return by Monday afternoon. The move comes after dozens of Texas Democratic lawmakers left for Washington D.C. in an effort to block the proposed redrawn map.
Texas House Democrats who fled the state to avoid a redistricting vote are being threatened by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, who vowed to arrest and expel them if they do not return by Monday afternoon. The move comes after the Democrats' dramatic departure in an effort to block a potentially partisan map that could advantage Republicans. Abbott's threat appears to be a bluff, as he has no direct authority over the lawmakers. However, it highlights the increasingly contentious politics of Texas and its redistricting process.
