Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) asked the FBI Tuesday for help locating, arresting and investigating dozens of Texas Democratic lawmakers who fled the Lone Star State in an effort to stall a Republican-led redistricting effort.

Cornyn, who is facing a primary challenge for his Senate seat from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton , made the request in a letter to FBI Director Kash Patel , where he described the 57 absentee Democrats – some of whom appear to be holed up in Illinois and New York – as “potential lawbreakers.” 4

“Since these state legislators are currently outside of Texas, the Texas Department of Public Safety may need support to arrest the fleeing lawmakers,” the senator wrote .

“I request the FBI’s assistance, as federal resources are necessary to locate the out-o

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