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Texas Democrats Flee State to Block GOP Redistricting Plan plus Banks Face Fines for Political Discrimination
🏛️ Texas House Democrats Walkout Over 50 Texas House Democrats left the state to deny quorum and block a GOP-led redistricting plan. They traveled to sanctuary states like Illinois, New York, and Massachusetts. Governor Greg Abbott responded with threats of civil arrest, court action, and fines. Democrats argue they are defending democratic norms; Republicans accuse them of abandoning responsibilities, including flood relief efforts. 🗺️ Redistricting and Gerrymandering The GOP redistricting plan could add up to five new Republican-leaning U.S. House seats. Abbott claims the new maps will…
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