Published 2 years ago

Maryland judge strikes down Democrat-drawn US House map

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Judge Lynne Battaglia issued the ruling after a trial last week. Republican lawmakers contended that Maryland's congressional map violates the constitution. An appeal by the state is almost certain. A spokesman for Fair Maps Maryland, which supported the lawsuit, praised the ruling."Marylanders have been fighting for free and fair elections for decades," he said.

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The Guardian

Maryland judge rules Democratic-drawn electoral map is unconstitutional

Legislature was accused of gerrymandering after substituting its own new district maps for ones drafted by outside commission

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

Maryland judge throws out Democratic-backed congressional map

A Maryland judge on Friday threw out the state's new Democratic-backed congressional map, ruling the district lines overwhelmingly favored the party in violation of the state constitution, and ordered lawmakers to draw a new plan.

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Associated Press News

Maryland judge rules new congressional map unconstitutional

A Maryland judge ruled Friday that the state’s new congressional map is unconstitutional, preventing the map from taking effect.

2 years ago·United States

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abc News

Maryland judge rules new congressional map unconstitutional

A Maryland judge has ruled the state's new congressional map is unconstitutional

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CNN

Maryland court strikes down Democratic-drawn congressional map

A Maryland judge on Friday blocked the state's new congressional map, which could have shut Republicans out of the state's delegation, ruling that it unfairly benefits Democrats.

2 years ago·Atlanta, United States

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