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6. Great to see! And some links (Democracy Docket analysis & 7/25 "The People v. The Power Grab" rally highlights)

Sun Aug 3, 2025, 06:11 PM

Aug 3

More on the ins and outs -- possible civil arrest, threats from Paxton to unlawfully engage federal authorities to "hunt them down" in other states, and more from Democracy Docket:

https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/can-texas-democrats-stop-the-redistricting-by-breaking-quorum/

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And for anyone who missed the inspiring "The People v. The Power Grab" rally on 7/25, you'll find links to a couple highlights and the entire event with time codes for speakers here:

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100220524919

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Also, here's a paywall free link to a NYTimes article on this:

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/03/us/texas-democrats-walkout-redistricting-map-gop.html?unlocked_article_code=1.bU8.Edky.gm5S0XlF1m1f&smid=url-share

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Texas Dems to flee state amid national redistricting battle [View all] BumRushDaShow Aug 3 OP

Of course! pat_k Aug 3 #8

Keep up the good fight mzmolly Aug 3 #2

It's happening as we speak NoPasaran Aug 3 #3

Yes!! Too many American's have no idea this is happening. pat_k Aug 3 #7

AWESOME news!! Way to go Texas Dems!! bluestarone Aug 3 #4

Abbot is threatening to try to remove these legislators from office LetMyPeopleVote Aug 4 #15

I like courageous Democrats orangecrush Aug 3 #9

The "Killer Ds" ride again! CapnSteve Aug 3 #10

Will TSF sic ICE on the fleeing Dem reps? WestMichRad Aug 3 #11

Sorry, but "flee"? GenThePerservering Aug 3 #12