The Oversight Project sues to block Maryland redistricting ballot measure

Key Points:

• A lawsuit has been filed in Maryland to block a redistricting amendment backed by Gov. Wes Moore from appearing on the November ballot, arguing the measure missed the state's statutory deadline for certification.
• The complaint, filed by the conservative Oversight Project and Republican lawmakers, claims the July 1 certification deadline passed before a special legislative session approved the amendment, making it unlawful to present to voters.
• HB 2100 seeks to amend the Maryland Constitution to remove compactness and boundary standards for congressional districts, potentially enabling an 8-0 Democratic congressional delegation in the state.
• Plaintiffs allege Democratic lawmakers bypassed legal requirements by adding language to override certification and public comment deadlines shortly before committee hearings, while publicly downplaying the amendment as "technical."
• The lawsuit requests the court to prevent the amendment from being certified or voted on and asks for expedited review due to the upcoming election, with no immediate response from Maryland officials.