Texas Rep. Nicole Collier Slept on the House Floor in Protest
Texas Rep. Nicole Collier Slept on the House Floor in Protest
Nicole Collier, a state representative, slept in the Capitol rather than agree to police surveillance imposed by Republicans after a Democratic walkout. “I am resisting,” she said.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article is factually accurate, with multiple sources confirming the key claims. The bias is minimal, with a slight slant towards portraying the representative's actions in a positive light. All claims are supported by multiple sources.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: Nicole Collier, a state representative, slept in the Capitol rather than agree to police surveillance imposed by Republicans after a Democratic walkout.
- Verification Source #1: The article confirms that Nicole Collier refused to sign a permission slip that allowed quorum-breaking lawmakers to leave the Capitol while being shadowed.
- Verification Source #2: The article confirms that Nicole Collier spent over 24 hours on the Texas House floor in protest after refusing a Republican proposal.
- Verification Source #3: The article confirms that Nicole Collier refused to leave the Texas House, protesting state trooper escorts.
- Verification Source #4: The article confirms that Nicole Collier slept at her desk on the Texas House floor.
- Verification Source #5: The article confirms that Nicole Collier slept on the floor of the Texas House of Representatives.
- Assessment: Supported
- Claim: "I am resisting," she said.
- Verification Source #4: The article quotes Nicole Collier saying, "So, this is my form of protest."
- Assessment: Supported
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Source 1: The Fort Worth Democrat refused to sign a permission slip that allowed quorum-breaking lawmakers to leave the Capitol while being shadowed
- Source 4: State Rep. Nicole Collier from Fort Worth sleeps at her desk on the Texas House floor on Monday, Aug.