Democrats flee Texas to block Republican redistricting map backed by Trump

Texas Democrats are fleeing the state in an attempt to block a Republican redistricting map that has been endorsed by former President Donald Trump.

Lawmakers departed the state en masse for Washington, D.C., in a dramatic move to disrupt the legislative session and prevent the passage of the map.

The aggressive tactics demonstrate the escalating tactics by both parties in a fierce national fight over voting rights and electoral districts.