Abbott Orders the Arrest of Democratic Lawmakers

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) ordered the arrest of the Democrats who fled the Lone Star State in an effort to halt the advancement of new congressional maps that could benefit Republicans in next year’s midterms, The Hill reports.

Said Abbott: “Texas House Democrats abandoned their duty to Texans. By fleeing the state, Texas House Democrats are holding hostage critical legislation to aid flood victims and advance property tax relief. There are consequences for dereliction of duty.”