Abbott has responded with threats to either remove them from office or deploy law enforcement to bring them back. A total of 57 out of 62 Democratic representatives have left, effectively stalling the GOP’s plan by staying out of state.

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Texas House Democrats flew to Illinois to block Republicans from passing a new congressional map that would boost GOP clout in Washington.

Gov. Greg Abbott threatens to remove quorum-breaking Texas Democrats from office

Texas House Democrats flew to Illinois to block Republicans from passing a new congressional map that would boost GOP clout in Washington.

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  1. NY and Illinois are under no obligation to make arrests for another state when they decide the arrests are unwarranted.

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  2. I mean why would he start respecting rights now. He has a gerrymandering quota to fill.

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