Episode 838: Texas Legislature Blocked From Enacting Manipulated Congressional Redistricting Maps as 50 Democrats Flee the State and Possible Arrest

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Aug. 11, 2025Texas Legislature Blocked From Enacting Manipulated Congressional Redistricting Maps as 50 Democrats Flee the State and Possible ArrestIn protest of Congressional redistricting maps blatantly manipulated by the Texas Assembly to gerrymander five more GOP seats, more than 50 Democratic legislators fled the state to prevent a quorum and block the new maps.  Arrest warrants have now been issued for the Texas House Democrats who fled.Some podcasting platforms strip out our links.  To read our resources and see the whole script of today’s report, please go to our website at https://AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgToday’s LinksArticles & Resources:Texas Tribune - The Texas redistricting fight spurring a legislative standoff: What you need to knowTexas Tribune - Texas Democrats know they may lose redistricting protest, but hope to spark a national fight NBC News - Texas Gov. Greg Abbott moves to amp up the pressure on Democrats who fled in redistricting standoff Supreme Court of Texas - Petition by Gov. Greg Abbott Illinois 8th Circuite Court - Arrest Warrant for Texas Legislators in IllinoisThe Hill - Pritzker says ‘no way’ FBI can arrest Texas lawmakers in Illinois  Texas Tribune - Cornyn says FBI will help locate absent Texas Democrats, but scope of feds’ role unclearGroups Taking Action:Fair Maps Texas, Common Cause TX,  Represent.Us Texas, Register or Check Your Voter Registration:U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your StatePlease follow us on Facebook and Bluesky Social, and SHARE! Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgWant ADM sent to your email?  Sign up here!Are you a radio station?  Find our broadcast files at Pacifica Radio Network's Audioport and PRX#News #Democracy  #DemocracyNews #Texas #EndGerrymandering #NoQuorum #GregAbbott #CongressionalDistricts  #DonaldTrump