Texas Congressman compares Republicans' threats towards TX Democrats to someone 'pickpocketing'

Redistricting and Voting Rights - Texas Democrats broke quorum to protest against a redistricting effort perceived as racist, potentially sacrificing Black and Brown congressional seats [4] - The redistricting issue is not just about Texas, but about the United States of America [19] - The discussion references the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, drawing parallels to past struggles and emphasizing the need to fight for democracy [21][22] Legal and Political Actions - Texas Attorney General called on the state supreme court to vacate the seats of 13 Texas Democrats who fled the state [2] - There were discussions about the potential involvement of the FBI in tracking down the Texas Democrats who left the state [6][7] - Some Democratic governors are considering redistricting their states to counter actions in Texas [17] Concerns about Democracy - Concerns were raised about the erosion of American democracy and the potential need for external oversight of US elections [15] - The actions of Texas Republicans and the Trump administration are perceived as threats to democracy [8][13][14] - There is an expectation of a backlash against the Republican party in the next election cycle from independents and moderate Republicans [16] Potential Census Changes - The president mentioned ordering the commerce department to start work on a new census that would exclude people without legal status [11] - A Republican bill in the House proposes excluding non-citizens from the census and congressional redistricting before the midterms [12] Safety and Security - There have been bomb threats at the location of the Texas Democrats [20]