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Can Gov. Abbott legally arrest Democratic state lawmakers for fleeing redistricting vote?

Northeastern University

Aug 11, 2025

Can Gov. Abbott legally arrest Democratic state lawmakers for fleeing a special session vote? Probably not, expert says But the legal landscape surrounding the standoff is murky, i…

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Can Gov. Abbott legally arrest Democratic state lawmakers for fleeing redistricting vote?

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