Attending a Planned Parenthood of Illinois briefing are Texans from left, state Rep. Sheryl Cole, U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia, state Rep. Donna Howard, state Rep. Lauren Ashley Simmons, and state Rep. Jon Rosenthal. The Texas Democratic state lawmakers traveled to Illinois to forestall a redistricting vote in Texas. Marni Pyke/mpyke@dailyherald.com

Texas Democratic state lawmakers sojourning in Illinois to thwart a redistricting effort put no period on their stay in the Chicago region.

Over 50 Democrats upended a Texas legislature special session by dispersing to Illinois, California and New York Aug. 3, contending the remap was a power play by President Donald Trump that would disenfranchise minorities.

Asked if the group would fly back this weekend after the session ends Friday, state Re

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