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Texas Lawmakers Defend Democracy Amid Redistricting Crisis

8/14/2025

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Texas lawmakers Joe Moody and Mary Gonzalez are standing firm against Governor Abbott's attempts to oust House Democrats who fled to resist redistricting. They warn that such moves jeopardize democracy and risk sliding into authoritarianism. As the Texas Supreme Court remains silent on the issue, the political tension continues to escalate.

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Texas lawmakers Joe Moody and Mary Gonzalez are standing firm against Governor Abbott's attempts to oust House Democrats who fled to resist redistricting. They warn that such moves jeopardize democracy and risk sliding into authoritarianism. As the Texas Supreme Court remains silent on the issue, the political tension continues to escalate.