Hi Friend,

Texas Republicans just crossed a line—and now Congress must act.

In an outrageous display of authoritarian power, Texas state troopers forcibly detained Democratic Rep. Nicole Collier inside the Capitol to stop her from protesting a racist redistricting plan. She wasn’t under arrest. She wasn’t charged with a crime. She simply tried to leave—and they locked the doors.

Collier refused to sign off on a police escort agreement she called “demeaning.” Because of that refusal, she was effectively trapped in the chamber, unable to leave freely. She has since filed a habeas corpus petition arguing that the confinement was unlawful.

This is what political kidnapping looks like in America, and we have to stop it.

Tell Congress: "Investigate Texas Republicans for the unlawful detention of Rep. Nicole Collier and intimidating Democratic leaders who stood up to gerrymandering."

Let’s be clear: No lawmaker should be physically trapped by the state to stop them from standing with their constituents. This isn’t just anti-democratic—it may be criminal.

The U.S. House Judiciary and Oversight Committees must immediately investigate this abuse of power. Holding a sitting legislator against her will is a threat to democracy. If we don’t act now, this will become the new normal.

We cannot allow this to stand. Sign now to demand Congress launch a full investigation into the unlawful detention of Rep. Nicole Collier—and hold Texas Republicans accountable for this terrifying attack on our democracy.

Thanks for everything you do.

Josh

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