Texas Democrats Who Fled State Sue Republican Leaders

Democrats fled Texas to block a GOP election bill they claim disenfranchises minority voters. They argue their constitutional rights were violated when Governor Abbott called a special session to force their return. A lawsuit alleges racial targeting by Abbott and other Republicans, though specifics were not provided.

What was the reason the Democrats fled the state?

What do the Democrats claim about the GOP election bill?

What constitutional rights do the Democrats say were violated?

What action did Governor Greg Abbott take that prompted the Democrats' response?

How did the suit allege that Abbott and other Republicans targeted some Democrats?