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In the Matter of 2022 Legislative Districting of Maryland: Fisher

Last Updated Aug 31, 2022
Case Misc. No. 25 (Md. S. Ct.)  
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State court challenge to the state legislative plan, alleging violations of state protections for contiguity, compactness, and political subdivisions, and alleging impermissible partisan gerrymandering under the state constitution.

On Apr. 13, 2022, the state Supreme Court denied the petition, and followed up on Aug. 31, 2022, with a full written opinion.

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Map | Challenged state Senate plan

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Map | Challenged state House plan

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