Texas Democrats believe they could be arrested for fleeing the state to avoid taking part in a session seeking to redistrict congressional districts to boost Republicans.
Dozens of state lawmakers have made their way to Illinois, with others going to Boston or Albany, New York. Speaking to press on Sunday, Texas House Democratic Caucus Chair Gene Wu said that even though Governor Greg Abbott doesn't have the authority to send troopers across state lines, "we don't know what Donald Trump's going to do."
