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In reply to the discussion: Texas Democrat remains locked in House chamber after refusing GOP law enforcement escort [View all]

LeftInTX

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21. Eight more tore up their permission slips today and will spend the night in the Capitol.
Reply to MaineBlueBear (Reply #2)
Tue Aug 19, 2025, 06:42 PM
Aug 2025

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Texas Democrat remains locked in House chamber after refusing GOP law enforcement escort [View all] MayReasonRule Aug 2025 OP
Unlawful imprisonment? DemMedic Aug 2025 #1
I Do Not Know... MayReasonRule Aug 2025 #4
This is a clear violation of the 4th & 5th amendments rights. Forcing her signing on to an ancianita Aug 2025 #10
Almost every state has this. LeftInTX Aug 2025 #16
They are within their rights to refuse to be present in a scheduled vote to remove fair voter representation in TX. ancianita Aug 2025 #22
They are not FBaggins Aug 2025 #23
You're right. I stand corrected. However, she & the rest are within their rights to refuse signing permission ancianita Aug 2025 #24
You are correct on that FBaggins Aug 2025 #25
I found out they have to pay for the guards. They should file suit against that. LeftInTX Aug 2025 #29
It's civil law, not criminal law. LeftInTX Aug 2025 #26
Clarifying, thanks. ancianita Aug 2025 #27
Oregon was gonna do this to the GOP. Instead the GOP was "fired" LeftInTX Aug 2025 #28
Yes, but good luck pressing that in Tejas. paleotn Aug 2025 #5
and kidnapping... both felonies NotHardly Aug 2025 #9
Am I free to go? Are you detaining me in defiance of my civil rights? Festivito Aug 2025 #11
No. Most states allow state police to arrest members that participate quorum breaks. LeftInTX Aug 2025 #15
Is she the only Democratic lawmaker in Texas with a spine? MaineBlueBear Aug 2025 #2
Eight more tore up their permission slips today and will spend the night in the Capitol. LeftInTX Aug 2025 #21
Good for her! Gimpyknee Aug 2025 #3
I Said The Same Thing When Discussing The Matter With My Wife MayReasonRule Aug 2025 #7
It might be....... RSH Aug 2025 #6
Why did the others sign and leave her? WhiskeyGrinder Aug 2025 #8
Several of the others tore up their agreements today! I just saw it on the local news. LeftInTX Aug 2025 #17
I'm assuming the Republicans kept a copy of any agreement or "permission slip" they signed . . . markpkessinger Aug 2025 #18
But they are now refusing to allow guards to follow them everywhere. I think that is their right. LeftInTX Aug 2025 #19
So, she is a prisoner Bettie Aug 2025 #12
Texas Democrat Sues After Republicans Lock Her In Capitol LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2025 #13
This message was self-deleted by its author MayReasonRule Aug 2025 #14
Rep Collier has filed a habeas petition, challenging the House's requirement that members who returned from their quorum LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2025 #20
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