Greg Abbott, the Republican governor of Texas, ordered the arrest of several Democratic lawmakers who left the state to prevent the passage of a redistricting bill. The Democrats' absence was seen as neglecting their duties, impacting critical legislation. Abbott stated that the Texas Department of Public Safety must locate and return the absent lawmakers. Many Texas Democrats traveled to other Democratic-led states, like Illinois and New York, to create a quorum issue. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and New York Governor Kathy Hochul expressed their support for the Texas Democrats, advocating for a response to the redistricting changes. Teljes cikk (24.hu)