Texas Supreme Court Refuses to Remove Democrats Who Fled State

The Texas Supreme Court on Friday shut down Gov. Greg Abbott's effort to penalize dozens of Democratic legislators who fled the state last summer to block a rare mid-decade redistricting. The court's decision effectively protects the fleeing Democrats from being removed from office, allowing them to influence the redistricting process from outside the state. This ruling sets a precedent that could impact future redistricting efforts across the nation.