Aug. 16 (UPI) -- Demonstrations are taking place Saturday in 34 states to protest congressional redistricting efforts in Texas that have caused state House Democrats to flee the state to prevent the measure.
Well over 150 rallies are being organized by the movement "Fight the Trump Takeover," as part of a national day of action.
Protesters are demonstrating against the move by Texas state Republicans and Governor Gregg Abott's push to redraw the district lines mid-decade at the urging of President Donald Trump.
The re-drawn maps could add five Republican seats in the U.S. House of Representatives if the Republican proposal passes.
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