Bathroom Ban? Texas Rep. Forced Out, Violating Voting Rights? | JQJO

Texas Rep. Nicole Collier abruptly left a call with Gov. Newsom and others after claiming she was told participating from a Capitol bathroom was a felony. This occurred during a Texas House debate on a redistricting bill opposed by Democrats as violating the Voting Rights Act. Collier's departure sparked outrage from Newsom and Sen. Booker, who condemned the attempt to silence her. This incident follows Texas Democrats' earlier walkout to block the bill, resulting in increased security measures at the Capitol. Despite the Democrats' efforts, the Texas House approved the maps, prompting California to propose a counter-map.