In a bold move aimed at thwarting Republican efforts to redistrict congressional maps in Texas, House Democrats have fled the state, heading to Illinois to deny the GOP the quorum needed for voting on the proposed measure. This decision follows the passage of a new redistricting map in a House committee that could significantly increase Republican representation. Prominent Democratic figures, including DNC Chair and former Attorney General Eric Holder, have expressed their readiness to fight against what they describe as a manipulative gerrymandering strategy backed by Trump. Texas Democrats are committed to contesting these changes, viewing them as an unprecedented power grab that could reshape the political landscape in their favor for upcoming midterm elections.