Texas Republicans have voted to track down and arrest dozens of Democratic legislators who have fled the state to block passage of a partisan redistricting plan.

The vote passed by 85 to 6, following Republican Governor Greg Abbott’s threat of bribery charges against the absent Democrats.

After the vote, the governor ordered state troopers “to locate, arrest, and return to the House chamber any member who has abandoned their duty to Texans”.

  • atzanteol@sh.itjust.works
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    2 days ago

    “states rights” are just what people complain about when the federal government isn’t doing what they want.

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      My understanding - This term “states rights” is wrong. The People have rights. States have powers - which are limited by people’s rights.