Maryland Judge Questions Legality of Redistricting Amendment on November Ballot
A Maryland judge is currently reviewing whether a redistricting-related constitutional amendment can remain on the November ballot, raising pointed questions about the General Assembly's adherence to election laws. The hearing in Anne Arundel Circuit Court addressed a challenge brought by The Oversight Project, Maryland Freedom Caucus, and Republican Senators Steve Hershey and Justin Ready. They argue that lawmakers violated Maryland election law, specifically Senate Bill 29, which was passed unanimously earlier this year and changed requirements for ballot questions, including deadlines and a public comment process. The state, represented by Assistant Attorney General Daniel Kobrin, contends that these statutory deadlines do not apply when the General Assembly itself writes and passes the ballot language, asserting that the legislature's authority derives directly from the Maryland Constitution and cannot be overridden by statute. The judge expressed skepticism, noting it 'doesn't seem right' that lawmake... 
