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Abbott’s bid to expel the House Democratic leader goes to a court filled with his appointees
The Texas Supreme Court said in 2021 the Constitution allows members to thwart legislation by leaving the state. Abbott wants ...
Abbott threatens to remove Texas Democrats from office. Can he legally do that?
On Tuesday, Gov. Greg Abbott escalated the feud, filing a lawsuit asking the State Supreme Court to expel Rep. Gene Wu, chair of the House Democratic Caucus. Abbott argued that Wu forfeited his office ...
Newsom’s cynical redistricting ploy should be rejected by voters
Newsom, California Democrats and their attempt to wrest power from the state's independent redistricting system are no better ...
Redistricting, Ethics, and the Fight for Democratic Legitimacy | Opinion
Recent research demonstrates that redistricting reforms—particularly those reducing partisan influence—can significantly ...
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Texas County Attorney Slams Greg Abbott's Legal Brief, "Astonishingly Stupid"
Republican Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced on Tuesday that he “took emergency action to begin the removal from office of ...