Texas governor Greg Abbott is set to remove Democratic lawmakers who have left the state to block redrawn congressional maps that Trump aims to implement before the 2026 elections. These Democrats left the state to deny quorum for a vote that could result in five new Republican-leaning seats. The Texas group accused Abbott of withholding disaster relief in an effort to push redistricting, asserting their commitment to fight against Trump's policies. Illinois governor JB Pritzker has provided logistical support for the Texas Democrats' campaign.
Republican Texas governor Greg Abbott aims to remove Democratic lawmakers from office if they don't return after their departure to block redrawn US House maps sought by Trump.
The departure of Texas House Democrats aims to deny quorum for a vote that could create five Republican-leaning House seats, intensifying the battle over congressional maps.
Texas Democrats accused Republicans of cowardice by surrendering to Trump's congressional redistricting demands, emphasizing that they will not allow disaster relief to be used as leverage.
The scheme overseen by Illinois governor JB Pritzker provides logistical support to the Texas Democratic lawmakers who left the state in protest.
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