Isaiah Martin, a congressional candidate in Texas's 18th district, was arrested during a redistricting hearing for opposing a Republican proposal viewed as harmful to Black and Latino voting power. Critics argue the plan could dilute representation ahead of the 2026 midterms. Accusations of gerrymandering have been directed at Republican lawmakers, influenced by Donald Trump. Martin's arrest occurred when he refused to stop speaking after his time expired, resulting in a physical confrontation with Capitol police. Facing misdemeanor charges, Martin's team condemned the incident as a suppression of dissent.
Isaiah Martin, a Democratic congressional candidate, was arrested during a state redistricting hearing for refusing to yield the microphone after criticizing a Republican proposal that could disenfranchise Black and Latino voters.
Martin was forcibly removed from the hearing by Capitol police after he refused to yield the floor, leading to allegations that the arrest was an attempt to silence dissent against the gerrymandering proposal.
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