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Judge blocks Democrats redistricting push in Maryland

Judge blocks Democrats redistricting push in Maryland

Summary

A Maryland judge stopped a plan that would have allowed people to vote on changing the state's congressional district boundaries. The judge ruled against a new law, House Bill 2100, which was approved by Maryland Governor Wes Moore, saying there was a problem with how it was written.

Key Facts

  • A Maryland judge made a decision on a redistricting proposal.
  • The proposal involved a constitutional amendment for congressional district maps.
  • The plan would have let residents vote on the amendment.
  • House Bill 2100 was the law enabling this proposal.
  • Governor Wes Moore signed House Bill 2100 into law on August 5.
  • Judge Robert Thompson blocked the proposal due to issues with the bill's wording.
  • This ruling is a setback for Democrats trying to change district boundaries in Maryland.
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