Texas state House Democrats who left their state to prevent Republicans from passing a new congressional district map were forced to evacuate their hotel after a bomb threat, but officials say everyone is safe.

The St. Charles Police Department in Illinois said officers responded to a report of a bomb threat at about 7:15 a.m. local time Wednesday at a hotel where the Democrats were staying. The department's officers, along with those from the fire department and the Kane County Sheriff's Office, conducted a “thorough” search and did not find any device, according to a release.

The release said 400 people were evacuated as bomb squad units conducted their search, and everyone has been able to return to the hotel.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) said he’s “aware” of the threats and instructed the Illinois State Police to ensure that public safety is maintained.

“Threats of violence will be investigated and those responsible will be held accountable,” he said in a

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