On August 3, 2025, Texas Democrats walked out of the statehouse to block a Republican redistricting plan backed by Governor Greg Abbott at the urging of President Trump. GOP leaders sought to push through new maps five years ahead of schedule, aiming to secure five additional safe seats in the next election.
When I was asked if the walkout by Democrats was ethical, my first response was clear: while constitutional and legally permissible, it wasn’t ethical.
Why?