In Texas, a lawsuit has been filed against 13 Democrats who fled

• The Attorney General of Texas has filed a lawsuit against the Democrats.
• The Democrats fled to block the redistricting of districts.
• The governor stated the consequences for the Democrats.

Main Facts

The Attorney General of Texas, Ken Paxton, has filed a lawsuit in the Texas Supreme Court to dismiss the mandates of 13 Democrats who fled the state. This move is a response to the supermajority vote on redistricting, which, according to forecasts, favors the Republican Party.

The Democrats fled from Texas to block the aggressive attempt to redistrict electoral districts, supported by President Donald Trump. They argue that this could threaten the voting rights of minority representatives. In Texas, to conduct legislative sessions, it is necessary for two-thirds of the members of the House to be present.

Response from the Governor

The Governor of Texas, Greg Abbott, stated that the Democrats "abandoned their obligations." He also commented on the petition submitted to the Supreme Court for the removal of Representative Gene Wu from office. Paxton accused the Democrats of the fact that their absence "undermines the constitutional process."

This story continues to develop, and we will keep tracking the news.

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