Maryland judge blocks state's congressional redistricting amendment
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On Wednesday, a Maryland judge blocked House Bill 2100, a measure signed into law by Governor Wes Moore on August 5 that sought to propose a constitutional amendment to redraw the state’s congressional districts. Judge Robert Thompson ruled against the bill, citing issues with the wording of the proposed amendment. This judicial action represented a setback for Democratic redistricting efforts in the state.
Consequences
The ruling halts the implementation of the redistricting amendment as currently written. The state will be unable to proceed with the constitutional amendment process until the identified issues with the bill's wording are addressed.
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