Texas Supreme Court An order to protect the Texas House of Representatives issued by a Harris County judge was stopped on Thursday Democratic Party From arrest.
Without the protection previously granted by the Harris County District Court to more than 40 House Democrats from arrest, absent Democrats found in Texas could be detained by law enforcement and forced to appear in the Capitol. However, they will not be subject to criminal charges.
Republican Governor of Texas Greg Abbott On Thursday, he tweeted about the stay and said: “The Democrats have filed some of the most embarrassing lawsuits in history. It’s time for them to get to the Capitol and finish their elected work.”
Suddenly: The Texas Supreme Court has just stopped the Harris County judge’s order that protects Democrats from arrest warrants.
The Democratic Party filed some of the most embarrassing lawsuits in history.
It is time for them to reach the Capitol and complete their elected work. pic.twitter.com/v17PN4CfIC
— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) August 12, 2021
Dozens of House Democrats are breaking the quorum in an attempt to prevent the Republican-backed voting restriction bill from becoming law. Some Democrats say the bill can suppress voters.
Dozens of civil arrest warrants were issued for absent Democrats, and Republican House Speaker Dade Phelan sought and arrested them on behalf of law enforcement.
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Texas Senator Carol Alvarado (D) dominates Senate As a final effort to block the bill, the voting restriction bill passed the Senate with an 18-11 vote on Thursday morning.
In the traditional rules of obstruction, during that time, Alvarado was not allowed to eat, drink, lean on or sit on anything, or use the bathroom.
“My friends, voter suppression everywhere is a threat to democracy,” Alvarado said Thursday morning. “As we conclude this discussion, I sincerely hope that the daily civil behavior of Texans-from the Senate to the ballot box-can help clarify this.”
“What do we want our democracy to look like?” She finished. “We want our state to be more or less inclusive?… Instead of making voting easier, [this bill] Make intimidation easier. Instead of making cheating harder, it is better to make voting harder. “
Republican State Senator Bob Hall disagreed, calling the bill “one of the best bills we have passed in a long time,” after a vote on Thursday.
Hall said: “We have made changes, and these fundamental changes will benefit everyone.” “Regardless of your background, your race. It targets everyone in Texas to ensure that every vote is Very important.”
Hall said: “I think all parties have put forward a lot of opinions to make the bill better.”
Before a quorum is reached, the controversial ballot bill cannot be voted in the state legislature. It is unclear when that will be.
Weekly newspaper Contacted the governor’s office for comments.
