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Republican U.S. Sen. John Cornyn of Texas on Thursday announced that FBI Director Kash Patel approved a request for federal assistance in locating Texas House Democrats who last week left the state to prevent a vote.

Republican U.S. Sen. John Cornyn of Texas on Thursday announced that FBI Director Kash Patel approved a request for federal assistance in locating Texas House Democrats who last week left the state to prevent a vote.

This comes after more than 50 Texas Democratic lawmakers on Sunday fled to Illinois and other states to deny Republicans the 100-member quorum needed to vote on new congressional maps that could add five GOP seats.

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This comes after more than 50 Texas Democratic lawmakers on Sunday fled to Illinois and other states to deny Republicans the 100-member quorum needed to vote on new congressional maps that could add five GOP seats.

Democratic Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker responded by saying there's no federal law applicable to the situation and that FBI agents would be unwelcome in any operation to apprehend the lawmakers in his state.

Democratic Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker responded by saying there's no federal law applicable to the situation and that FBI agents would be unwelcome in any operation to apprehend the lawmakers in his state.

In addition, Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered the Texas Department of Public Safety to locate and arrest the absent Democrats, while also filing an emergency petition with the state Supreme Court to remove Democratic Caucus Chair Gene Wu from office.

In addition, Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered the Texas Department of Public Safety to locate and arrest the absent Democrats, while also filing an emergency petition with the state Supreme Court to remove Democratic Caucus Chair Gene Wu from office.

Also, the Texas House issued civil warrants against the Democratic lawmakers with $500 daily fines for breaking quorum. No criminal warrants have been filed against them.

Also, the Texas House issued civil warrants against the Democratic lawmakers with $500 daily fines for breaking quorum. No criminal warrants have been filed against them.

The proposed redistricting plan, requested by President Donald Trump, would redraw five Democratic-held districts to favor Republican candidates in the 2026 midterm elections.

The proposed redistricting plan, requested by President Donald Trump, would redraw five Democratic-held districts to favor Republican candidates in the 2026 midterm elections.

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More than 50 Texas Democratic lawmakers fled to Illinois and other states Sunday to deny Republicans the 100-member quorum needed to vote on new congressional maps that could add five GOP seats.</span

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More than 50 Texas Democratic lawmakers fled to Illinois and other states Sunday to deny Republicans the 100-member quorum needed to vote on new congressional maps that could add five GOP seats.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered the Texas Department of Public Safety to locate and arrest the absent Democrats, while also filing an emergency petition to remove Democratic Caucus Chair Gene Wu from office.</span

Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered the Texas Department of Public Safety to locate and arrest the absent Democrats, while also filing an emergency petition to remove Democratic Caucus Chair Gene Wu from office.

The proposed redistricting plan, requested by President Trump, would redraw five Democratic-held districts to favor Republican candidates in the 2026 midterm elections.</span

The proposed redistricting plan, requested by President Trump, would redraw five Democratic-held districts to favor Republican candidates in the 2026 midterm elections.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker stated there is no federal law applicable to the situation and that FBI agents would be unwelcome in any operation to apprehend the lawmakers in his state.</span

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker stated there is no federal law applicable to the situation and that FBI agents would be unwelcome in any operation to apprehend the lawmakers in his state.

The Texas House issued civil warrants against the Democratic lawmakers with $500 daily fines for breaking quorum, though no criminal warrants have been filed against them.</span

The Texas House issued civil warrants against the Democratic lawmakers with $500 daily fines for breaking quorum, though no criminal warrants have been filed against them.

This represents a dangerous weaponization of federal law enforcement against elected officials who are using a centuries-old constitutional tradition. No federal crimes have been committed, and the FBI has no legal grounds to arrest lawmakers for exercising their legislative rights. Republicans are grandstanding and intimidating political opponents through authoritarian tactics.

This represents a dangerous weaponization of federal law enforcement against elected officials who are using a centuries-old constitutional tradition. No federal crimes have been committed, and the FBI has no legal grounds to arrest lawmakers for exercising their legislative rights. Republicans are grandstanding and intimidating political opponents through authoritarian tactics.

FBI to Help Locate Texas Democrats Who Fled State Over Maps

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The runaway Democrats abandoned their constitutional duties and the taxpayers who elected them. They're using a political stunt to block legitimate legislative business while accepting outside funding that could constitute bribery. Federal involvement is necessary since state law enforcement can't cross state lines to retrieve these derelict officials.

The runaway Democrats abandoned their constitutional duties and the taxpayers who elected them. They're using a political stunt to block legitimate legislative business while accepting outside funding that could constitute bribery. Federal involvement is necessary since state law enforcement can't cross state lines to retrieve these derelict officials.

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Cornyn says FBI approved request to pursue 'runaway' Texas Democrats

Texas is dangerously weaponizing federal law enforcement against elected officials. The FBI has no legal grounds to arrest lawmakers for exercising their legislative rights and could wind up being guilty of trafficking legislators across state lines. Republicans are grandstanding and intimidating political opponents through authoritarian tactics.

Texas is dangerously weaponizing federal law enforcement against elected officials. The FBI has no legal grounds to arrest lawmakers for exercising their legislative rights and could wind up being guilty of trafficking legislators across state lines. Republicans are grandstanding and intimidating political opponents through authoritarian tactics.

Cornyn: FBI Will Help Locate Texas Democrats Who Fled State

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