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(12,667 posts)More on the ins and outs -- possible civil arrest, threats from Paxton to unlawfully engage federal authorities to "hunt them down" in other states, and more -- from Democracy Docket:
https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/can-texas-democrats-stop-the-redistricting-by-breaking-quorum/
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For anyone who missed the inspiring "The People v. The Power Grab" rally on 7/25, you'll find links to a couple highlights and the entire event with time codes for speakers here:
https://www.democraticunderground.com/100220524919
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Also, here's a paywall free link to a NYTimes article on this:
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/03/us/texas-democrats-walkout-redistricting-map-gop.html?unlocked_article_code=1.bU8.Edky.gm5S0XlF1m1f&smid=url-share