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Rep. Krishnamoorthi condemns bomb threat against Texas lawmakers
“A threat of violence against public officials is an attack on the very foundations of our democracy,” Krishnamoorthi said in a statement.
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Malvika Choudhary - Thu, 07, Aug 2025
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Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) condemned a bomb threat issued in his district against members of the Texas House Democratic Caucus.
The Texas lawmakers were staying at a hotel in St. Charles, Illinois, as part of their effort to block a controversial redistricting proposal in Texas. “A threat of violence against public officials is an attack on the very foundations of our democracy,” Krishnamoorthi said in a statement.
Also Read: Texas Democrats seek to block redistricting vote by leaving state
St. Charles police reported that approximately 400 people were evacuated from the hotel. The Kane County bomb squad conducted a full search and found no explosive device. The investigation is ongoing.
A bomb threat in St. Charles—in my district—targeted Texas lawmakers for defending free and fair elections. I’m grateful no one was harmed and thankful to law enforcement and Gov. Pritzker for their swift response.
— Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (@CongressmanRaja) August 6, 2025
In this country, we settle differences with votes—not violence. pic.twitter.com/cszUr0wWti
“I’m grateful no one was harmed and thank law enforcement and Governor Pritzker for their swift response to keep everyone safe. I stand with the Texas lawmakers who are bravely defending free and fair elections in the face of intimidation. In a democracy, we resolve our differences with votes—not violence,” he added.
The incident occurred on the morning of Aug. 6 amid a tense standoff between Texas Republicans and Democrats, many of ehom have left the state to prevent a quorum during a special legislative session focused on redrawing the state’s congressional map.
The proposed map, unveiled by Republicans, would expand GOP control from 25 to 30 of Texas’s 38 congressional seats and reduce the voting strength of Hispanic communities. Texas Democrats have traveled to cities including Chicago, Boston, and Albany in an attempt to block the map’s passage.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has filed an emergency petition asking the state supreme court to remove House Democratic leader Gene Wu and declare his seat vacant.
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