Lawsuit Filed to Block Maryland Redistricting Amendment Supported by Governor Moore

A lawsuit has been filed in Anne Arundel County Circuit Court in Maryland seeking to prevent a redistricting amendment, supported by Governor Wes Moore, from appearing on the November ballot. The conservative group Oversight Project claims that state officials moved forward with the measure despite a legislative analysis indicating that the deadline for certifying ballot questions had already passed. The amendment, known as HB 2100, aims to change the Maryland Constitution to exempt congressional districts from certain standards regarding compactness and boundaries. The lawsuit argues that the amendment could lead to an all-Democratic congressional delegation. The complaint highlights that the statutory deadline for certifying ballot questions was July 1, which had passed before lawmakers convened a special session to approve the proposal. The Oversight Project contends that the amendment's approval was characterized as merely 'technical' by Democratic sponsors, despite the understanding that the statutory timeline could not be met. The lawsuit requests the court to block state officials from certifying or conducting any voting related to the amendment, citing the need for expedited review due to the upcoming election.