Illinois cops cannot arrest Texas House Democrats, judge rules :
Illinois law enforcement officers cannot arrest Texas House Democrats who have been staying in ...
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Illinois Judge Denies Arrests of Texas House DemocratsA judge ruled that Illinois cannot enforce arrest warrants on 33 Texas Democrats protesting redistricting since early August.
Key FactsAug 13, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- An Illinois judge ruled that local law enforcement cannot arrest Texas House Democrats residing in the state.
- The arrest warrants originate from a protest against Texas's congressional redistricting map.
- The court stated it lacks jurisdiction to enforce warrants issued outside Texas state boundaries.
- Texas’s governor has threatened a second special legislative session if quorum is not met.
What us in the legal field call a bench slap.— Rep. Cassandra Garcia Hernandez celebrated the ruling on social media.
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