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Democrat Judge Blocks Arrest of Texas ‘Fleebaggers’ Who Fled State to Protest Election Integrity Laws
Breitbart ^ | 9 August 2021 | Katherine Hamilton

Posted on 08/09/2021 7:21:35 PM PDT by Magnatron

A Democrat judge out of Travis County, Texas, sided Sunday with Democrat lawmakers, pejoratively called “fleebaggers,” who fled the state in protest of new election integrity laws.

State District Judge Brad Urrutia granted a temporary restraining order “blocking the arrest of House Democrats who have broken quorum by leaving the state, paving the way for those who remain outside of Texas to return home without threat of arrest,” KWTX reported.

More than 50 House Democrats fled the Lone Star State to Washington, DC, in early July to block the passage of an elections bill they said would restrict voting access. Those same lawmakers were photographed smiling and maskless on a plane and were later seen with a case Miller Lite — prompting critics to note that alcohol sales require photo ID — something that, when applied to voting, Democrats routinely describe as suppressive and racist.

Unless Urrutia extends the order, it will expired in 14 days. According to the station, the court will hear arguments on a temporary injunction on August 20 where Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) and House Speaker Dade Phelan (R-Beaumont) must show why a temporary injunction should not be filed against them.

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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Crime/Corruption; Government; News/Current Events; US: Texas
KEYWORDS: 1moretime; bradurrutia; texas; traviscounty
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Time for Abbott to step up and grow some balls. Order their arrest regardless of this judge's order. Litigate it later after the quorum is established and a vote held.
1 posted on 08/09/2021 7:21:35 PM PDT by Magnatron
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To: Magnatron

Fine, arrest their spouses for outstanding traffic tickets.


2 posted on 08/09/2021 7:25:31 PM PDT by Fai Mao (I don't think we have enough telephone poles.)
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To: Magnatron

Hit them for taking an undeclared political contribution. Their flight to DC, hotel rooms (4 star, I hear) and meals were paid by someone or someone’s. That logic nailed other criminals like Al Capone.


3 posted on 08/09/2021 7:26:45 PM PDT by llevrok (I'm old enough to remember metal toys in Cracker-Jacks.)
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To: Magnatron

Has ANYONE followed the money?

Who paid for their private jet flight?

Who has been paying their meals and lodging?

I can’t imagine that all of these Texas lawmakers are so independently wealthy that they can just take off for DC for weeks on end.


4 posted on 08/09/2021 7:30:24 PM PDT by lightman (I am a binary Trinitarian. Deal with it!)
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To: Magnatron

DeSantis would do it.


5 posted on 08/09/2021 7:30:54 PM PDT by cowboyusa (America Cowboy up! )
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To: lightman

They are still being paid their per diem.

That’s gotta change, I think. You should only be paid when you’re in the legislature.


6 posted on 08/09/2021 7:31:34 PM PDT by Jonty30 (My superpower is setting people up for failure, without meaning to. )
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To: Magnatron

It’s in their rules that they can be arrested for what they did.


7 posted on 08/09/2021 7:34:49 PM PDT by SkyDancer (I Identify As Vaccinated - non-injected.)
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Where are all these Trump judges we kept hearing about?

It would warm my heart to see a few Democrats “inconvenienced” every now and then.

8 posted on 08/09/2021 7:36:51 PM PDT by daler
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To: Magnatron

Arrest them anyway, and arrest the RAT fake judge Brad Urrutia.


9 posted on 08/09/2021 7:37:43 PM PDT by july4thfreedomfoundation (I like oil. I like gasoline. I like coal. I like natural gas. I like nuclear power. )
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To: Magnatron

Arrest the effing judge, too.


10 posted on 08/09/2021 7:38:23 PM PDT by Lazamataz (I feel like it is 1937 Germany, and my last name is Feinberg.)
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To: lightman

“Who paid for their private jet flight?”

‘crat caucus money I believe

“Who has been paying their meals and lodging?”

online fundraising


11 posted on 08/09/2021 7:39:42 PM PDT by Brian Griffin
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To: Brian Griffin

Audit their tax returns next April.


12 posted on 08/09/2021 7:41:44 PM PDT by NorseWood
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To: Magnatron

They’re awol and insubordinate. Didn’t they take an oath of office?


13 posted on 08/09/2021 7:41:57 PM PDT by Karliner (Heb 4:12 Rom 8:28 Rev 3, "...This is the end of the beginning." Churchill)
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To: Magnatron

I would arrest the traitors, INCLUDING the JUDGE and make sure they all got to share the same cell.


14 posted on 08/09/2021 7:43:03 PM PDT by Delta 21 (Get off your ass and earn it !)
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To: Magnatron

https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CN/htm/CN.3.htm

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THE TEXAS CONSTITUTION. ARTICLE 3. LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT ... Two-thirds of each House shall constitute a quorum to do business, but a smaller number may adjourn from day to day, and compel the attendance of absent members, in such manner and under such penalties as each House may provide.
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15 posted on 08/09/2021 7:47:22 PM PDT by nagant
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To: Magnatron

Impeach the judge.

It can be done.


16 posted on 08/09/2021 7:48:24 PM PDT by crz
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To: lightman

Who didn’t see that coming, right from the get go!

When Dems put on a staged show they don’t open it until everybody’s got their script, roles and in place. There’s always act 1 followed by 2, 3, and 4.... More if they take curtain calls.


17 posted on 08/09/2021 7:51:26 PM PDT by caww ( )
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To: Magnatron

Ignore the judge


18 posted on 08/09/2021 7:53:53 PM PDT by Jewbacca (The residents of Iroquois territory may not determine whether Jews may live in Jerusalem)
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To: Magnatron

Arrest the judge too.


19 posted on 08/09/2021 7:55:03 PM PDT by rktman (Destroy America from within? Check! WTH? Enlisted USN 1967 to end up with this? 😕)
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To: Lazamataz

LOL! Posted mine before i saw yours. Friigin’ great, no, awesome minds....... 😄👍


20 posted on 08/09/2021 7:56:58 PM PDT by rktman (Destroy America from within? Check! WTH? Enlisted USN 1967 to end up with this? 😕)
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