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Protest against Trump promoting redistricting, Texas Democratic legislators collectively "flee" to block voting.
Democratic lawmakers in Texas announced their departure from the state to prevent Republicans from advancing their plan to redraw congressional districts. This move is aimed at protesting the redistricting efforts pushed by Trump, which are intended to strengthen Republican power in the 2026 elections. Democratic leaders stated that this is a protest against ignoring public opinion. Meanwhile, Democratic governors in California and New York have also threatened to fight back by redistricting.
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