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Belleville News-Democrat on MSN · 18h

Pritzker: FBI can’t arrest Texas lawmakers sheltering in Illinois

I welcome the FBI coming to the state. I hope they take in the State Fair. I hope they go see the beauty of Lake Michigan,” Gov. JB Pritzker said.

Chicago Sun-Times · 1d

Texas senator says FBI will help find Democrats who fled the state; Pritzker calls it 'grandstanding'

It's unclear what role federal agents can play in the matter, and there were no reports of FBI activity in the area housing Texas Democrats as of Thursday morning.

FBI agrees to help find Texas Democrats in Illinois, but Gov. JB Pritzker calls move ‘grandstanding’

Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker accused Republicans of “grandstanding” Thursday after Texas GOP U.S. Sen. John Cornyn said the FBI granted his request that they assist Texas law enforcement in locating House Democrats who fled the southern state,

Texas Democrats head to California

Texas Republicans escalate attempts to return missing Democratic lawmakers to the state

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is asking an Illinois court to force the arrest and return of Texas House Democrats who left Texas. A new lawsuit also seeks to declare their seats vacant.

Las Vegas Sun · 6h

Texas Democrats head to California as Republicans warn of more escalations over walkout

Texas Republicans on Friday warned they would escalate efforts to end a nearly weeklong holdout by Democrats if they don't return to vote on new congressional voting maps sought by

FOX News on MSN · 1d

Dem governor defies FBI: 'Unwelcome' to pursue Texas Democratic lawmakers

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker defends Texas lawmakers seeking sanctuary in Illinois from redistricting battle as Republicans push for FBI involvement.

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Pritzker: Texas Democratic legislators who fled to Illinois are 'heroes'

Gov. JB Pritzker in Springfield on Aug. 6 called the Texas House Democrats who fled the state for Illinois to thwart a ...

9hon MSN

'All Bets Are Off': Pritzker Says Dems Must Consider All Options As GOP Draws New Texas Maps

During a press briefing on Wednesday, Gov. JB Pritzker (D-IL) was asked about Illinois's congressional districts as Texas ...

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, Aug. 8, 2025: Legislators flee Texas for Illinois, Pritzker warns of redistricting battle and more

The FBI is said to be helping find Democratic Texas legislators who fled to Illinois. Indiana expands immigrant detention centers.

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Pritzker says Illinois remap is possible as DNC chair vows to fight Texas GOP efforts 'tooth and nail'

Democrats in New York, California and Illinois are threatening to redraw their own maps in retaliation to Republican ...

Gov. Pritzker says Illinois could retaliate if GOP redistricts in Texas

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has told NPR if Texas and other Republican majority states redraw new congressional districts ...

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As Gov. JB Pritzker vows to protect Texas House Democrats in Colbert interview, bomb threat received at hotel

After Gov JB Pritzker interview on Colbert show, Texas House Democratic members Wednesday morning said they received a bomb ...

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Texas Democrats Plea for Donations to Extend Their Walkout and Block Trump's Redistricting Plan

Texas Democratic lawmakers who left the state to block a Republican plan for congressional redistricting are pleading for ...

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