A Texas state representative who has been locked inside the State House has sued the state government over what she has called an illegal detainment. Rep. Nicole Collier’s ordeal is the latest twist in the fight over redistricting that began in Texas and has spread to states like California. Collier’s fight against Republicans has drawn increased attention to Democratic efforts in Texas and the larger political fight ahead of the 2026 elections. Rep. Collier accuses Texas of illegally detaining her in State House As Blavity previously reported , Texas Rep. Nicole Collier remained locked in the Texas State House from Monday night after refusing a state trooper escort meant to ensure she returned for a special session called by Republicans to pass a partisan congressional map. Collier filed a writ of habeas corpus on Tuesday, accusing the Republican-led government of illegally detaining her. After dozens of state Democrats first left Texas in 2021 to delay plans to pass restrictive...