[–] 34 points 1 year ago* (1 child)

The article leaves out that Republican subcommittee chairman, Rep. Clay Higgins of Louisiana put the committee into recess after a vote was proposed so he could try and kill it. Then after they did vote, he lied and said the vote failed. Congressman Garcia had to ask for a roll call vote to verify that it really passed.

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  • [–] 15 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    I am not a lawyer, so not sure if I understand everything that is going on.

    It was appealed. The appeals court put a temporary stay on the order that would return control to the governor. The appeals court hasn't ruled yet, as far as I know. They may be waiting because there is another hearing Friday with the original Judge.

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