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jgmiller

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7. Maybe all of the Texas Dems need to get themselves arrested

Reply to LetMyPeopleVote (Original post)

Tue Aug 19, 2025, 04:47 PM

Aug 19

and then when Abbott reconvenes the legislature for the vote they will be in jail and won't be able to have a quorum. If they transport them to the state house and try to force them to vote I would think that would be a further violation of their rights and invalidate the quorum.

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Texas Democrat Sues After Republicans Lock Her In Capitol [View all] LetMyPeopleVote Aug 19 OP

Well done - and good for her FBaggins Aug 19 #1

Looks good on paper. The Grand Illuminist Aug 19 #2

Shouldn't Americans be descending on Austin? lastlib Aug 19 #3

It's a crime and the people doing this should be arrested. cstanleytech Aug 19 #4

Kidnapping is against the law Puppyjive Aug 19 #5

Hate to say it, but i feel she will have to leave the capital,and bluestarone Aug 19 #6

Maybe all of the Texas Dems need to get themselves arrested jgmiller Aug 19 #7

Rep Collier has filed a habeas petition, challenging the House's requirement that members who returned from their quorum LetMyPeopleVote Aug 19 #8

Rep. Nicole Collier is a former trial lawyer with over 20 years in the field. LetMyPeopleVote Aug 19 #9

HOW is this legal Blue_playwright Aug 19 #10