AUSTIN, Texas - A protester who was arrested while supporting State Representative Nicole Collier (D-Fort Worth) is speaking out.

Collier was also ordered to leave a virtual news conference.

Protester speaks out

What they're saying:

This all stems from Republicans wanting to redraw Congressional districts during the special session.

Democrats left the state to break quorum in protest. When they came back, they had to sign a paper that said they'll be present and escorted by a DPS trooper. Collier refused and had to stay in the House chambers.

Jessica Cohen is one of four protesters who was arrested Monday night.

"She had our back when she broke quorum and left for Chicago, and now we got hers," Cohen said.

After the Senate adjourned, DPS said the Capitol would close at 10:30 pm

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