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In the Matter of 2022 Legislative Districting of Maryland: Whitney
Last Updated Aug 31, 2022
Case Misc. No. 24 (Md. S. Ct.)
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State court challenge to the state legislative plan, alleging violations of state protections for contiguity and compactness and alleging the impermissible use of race.
On Apr. 13, 2022, the state Supreme Court denied the petition, and followed up on Aug. 31, 2022, with a full written opinion.
History
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Petition | Feb 9, 2022 | |
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Motion to dismiss | Feb 15, 2022 | |
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Amd. petition | Feb 18, 2022 | |
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Renewed motion to dismiss | Feb 22, 2022 | |
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Response | Mar 2, 2022 | |
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State's proposed findings of fact | Mar 22, 2022 | |
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Joint stipulation of fact | Mar 23, 2022 | |
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Report of the Special Magistrate (incl. exhs.) | Apr 4, 2022 | |
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Order denying petition | Apr 13, 2022 |
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Opinion denying petition | Aug 31, 2022 |
Map | Challenged state Senate plan
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Map | Challenged state House plan
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