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Justice Brandeis

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1. This is the only weapon they have

Reply to bigtree (Original post)

Sun Aug 3, 2025, 05:33 PM

Aug 2025

And to be realistic they may have to leave for several months to run out the clock on the filing deadline for 2026 elections.

This is what has to be done.

Strongly worded letters, press conferences and lawsuits will all fail.

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Texas Democrats leave the state to prevent a vote on Republican-led congressional map [View all] bigtree Aug 2025 OP

This is the only weapon they have Justice Brandeis Aug 2025 #1

Love IT!!! bluestarone Aug 2025 #2

Supposedly they can't. But who knows with Trump? He could call in the military under it's "for the federal govt" guise LeftInTX Aug 2025 #5

Nice malaise Aug 2025 #3

WAY TO GO!!! And some links (Democracy Docket analysis & 7/25 "The People v. The Power Grab" rally highlights) pat_k Aug 2025 #4