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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Joe Sommerlad

Newsom threatens ‘fire with fire’ if Republicans push ahead with redistricting plans in Texas

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vowed to “fight fire with fire” in response to moves in Texas to redraw the electoral map to favor Republicans.

Newsom was speaking as Greg Abbott, his Lone Star State counterpart, ordered the arrest of the 51 state Democratic lawmakers who have left Texas to prevent its House of Representatives voting through the redistricting proposals advantageous to the GOP by denying it a quorum.

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