Texas Democrats Abandon Ship to Block Trump-Backed Redistricting Vote in Dramatic Legislative Move
Dozens of Texas Democrats are fleeing the state to block a redistricting vote that could benefit Republicans in a dramatic effort to derail an upcoming legislative process. The lawmakers flew out to avoid participating in a Republican-backed redistricting vote.

Dozens of Texas Democrats fled the state in a dramatic effort to block a redistricting vote that could benefit Republicans, marking a last-ditch attempt to derail an upcoming legislative process. The lawmakers flew to Washington D.C. on a private plane, citing concerns over the integrity of the voting process. The move aims to prevent a potential Republican takeover in the Texas Legislature. The decision came after weeks of tense negotiations between Democrats and Republicans over the redistricting process.