Abbott orders civil arrest of Texas Democrats who fled state to halt redistricting vote

By Home - CBSNews.com Aug 5, 2025 | 8:59 AM

Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered the civil arrest of Democratic legislators who fled the state in a move to halt a vote over congressional redistricting. CBS News political editorial producer Hunter Woodall has more details.

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Abbott orders civil arrest of Texas Democrats who fled state to halt redistricting vote