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Texas Rep. Collier Detained Amid Protest Against Surveillance
8/21/2025
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- Texas State Representative Nicole Collier protested against police surveillance, resulting in her detention at the state capitol.
- Prominent Democrats, including Kamala Harris, expressed support for Collier's actions.
- Other Texas Democrats joined her protest by tearing up compliance agreements to oppose GOP gerrymandering.
- House Speaker Dustin Burrows recognized Collier's right to protest, while critics questioned the legality of her detention.
