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Illinois court rejects Texas request to enforce arrest warrants against House Democrats

Judge Scott Larson ruled that the Texas speaker and attorney general had “failed to present a legal basis for the court” to take up the issue.

Dallas Morning News on MSN · 55m

Illinois judge rules against Ken Paxton in his effort to have Texas House Dems arrested

Illinois law enforcement officers cannot arrest Texas House Democrats who have been staying in the northern state in protest of a congressional

The Hill · 38m

Illinois judge denies Paxton’s request to help arrest Texas Democrats

An Illinois judge on Wednesday declined Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s (R) request to hold Texas Democrats who fled there in contempt. Paxton reached across state lines to seek a ruling

Democrats, redistricting and limited power to fight

WBEZ · 6h

Illinois redistricting effort possible, but unlikely to yield more Democratic seats

Gov. JB Pritzker touts redistricting in response to Texas, but his legislative allies cite no signs of movement on the issue in Springfield

USA TODAY on MSN · 3h

Why Democrats have limited power to fight Republican redistricting

W hile Democrats such as New York Gov. Kathy Hochul say they will " fight fire with fire " and counter Texas Republicans' planned redistricting, the GOP is in a much stronger position to alter congressional maps in its favor before the 2026 midterms.

Bloomberg on MSN · 8h

Texas Democrats Weigh Return to State in Redistricting Fight

Democratic lawmakers from Texas say they’re considering their options amid a report they could return to the state as soon as this weekend, a move that may end a standoff in which more than 50 state representatives left in a bid to block controversial new congressional maps backed by President Donald Trump.

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Illinois judge denies Ken Paxton's bid for help rounding up Democrats

The judge says he doesn't have the power to decide whether the Democrats were violating civil warrants issued by the Texas ...

1hon MSN

Illinois Democrats blast Trump, Republicans at state fair

Illinois Democrats say their party will win across the United States in 2026, with the Land of Lincoln serving as the ...

25m

'Fair play:' Democratic Senate candidates jockey for Durbin's seat on Governor's Day at state fair

All three major Senate Democratic candidates have said they’ve spoken to Durbin about an endorsement, but it’s unclear ...

Illinois Democrats gather for Governor’s Day

Illinois Democrats from all over the state gathered in Springfield on Wednesday for Governor’s Day. The day started off with ...

4hon MSN

Jeffries, top Illinois Democrats hope voters will punish Republicans in 2026

Illinois' senators and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries believe Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill will have detrimental ...

47m

Illinois Dem leaders Welch, Harmon eye same state central committee post

Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch and Illinois Senate President Don Harmon downplay the potential of a heavyweight ...

34m

Democrats bash President Trump, look toward midterm elections on Governor's Day at IL State Fair

On Wednesday morning, the party faithful gathered for an annual breakfast meeting, where Gov. JB Pritzker welcomed House Minority leader Hakeem Jeffries as the keynote speaker.

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In Illinois, Democratic House leader Hakeem Jeffries says affordability could be key message for the midterms

As national Democrats continue looking for a message that will resonate with the American public enough to put them back in ...

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