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What is happening with Texas Democrats?

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Texas Democrats recently ended a two-week walkout protesting a Republican-led redistricting bill that could give the GOP five more congressional seats. Upon their return, they faced police escorts and were required to sign agreements to ensure attendance. Some, like Nicole Collier, staged sit-ins in protest. With little power to block the bill, Democrats are shifting focus to legal challenges.

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Police escort Texas Democrats to prevent new redistricting walkout

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  • Texas Democrats returned to the state legislature after a two-week boycott and exile.
  • Police escorts were used to prevent another walkout, though some lawmakers refused. 23s
  • The walkout aimed to block a Republican redistricting bill that could increase GOP congressional seats. 52s
  • Democrats hope to challenge the redistricting plan in court, citing concerns over disenfranchisement. 1m 8s
  • The dispute has prompted similar redistricting efforts in other states ahead of upcoming midterm elections. 1m 14s
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Police escort Texas Democrats to prevent new redistricting walkout
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France 24
6 hours ago
Police escort Texas Democrats to prevent new redistricting walkout

Democrats returned under police escort to prevent another walkout over a redistricting bill aimed at increasing Republican congressional seats.

Texas Democrat who slept on state House floor speaks out
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CNN
9 hours ago
Texas Democrat who slept on state House floor speaks out

Nicole Collier refused to comply with the police escort requirement, calling it authoritarian, and spent the night on the House floor in protest.

Texas Democrats return for second special session
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Fox News
21 hours ago
Texas Democrats return for second special session

Texas Democrats returned to Austin after a two-week absence protesting a redistricting bill, now required to remain present with assigned state troopers.

What's next in the Texas redistricting fight?
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CBS America
22 hours ago
What's next in the Texas redistricting fight?

Democrats' return allows Republicans to move forward with a partisan redistricting map, with Democrats now focusing on legal challenges.

How redistricting in Texas, California would impact midterm elections
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CBS America
1 day ago
How redistricting in Texas, California would impact midterm elections

Texas Democrats' return sets up a vote on a new map that could add five Republican seats, with the bill expected to pass soon.

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