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Texas Democrat spends night in Legislature protesting police shadowing in redistricting battle

Texas Democrat spends night in Legislature protesting police shadowing in redistricting battle

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- A Democratic Texas lawmaker opted to spend the night in the state House chamber and remain there Tuesday rather than allow a law enforcement officer to shadow her while Republicans try to prevent further delays to redrawing U.S. House maps.

Police escort Texas Democrats to prevent new redistricting walkout as California moves to retaliate

Police escort Texas Democrats to prevent new redistricting walkout as California moves to retaliate

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- Texas Democrats who ended a walkout found themselves shadowed by law enforcement officers to keep them from repeating the protest that stalled Republican efforts to redraw congressional districts and fulfill President Donald Trump's desire to reshape U.S. House maps.

Democrats get police escorts to prevent a new redistricting walkout as California moves to retaliate

Democrats get police escorts to prevent a new redistricting walkout as California moves to retaliate

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- Texas Democrats who ended a walkout Monday found themselves shadowed by law enforcement officers to keep them from repeating the protest that stalled Republican efforts to redraw congressional districts and fulfill President Donald Trump's desire to reshape U.S. House maps.