Second lawsuit challenging redistricting amendment filed in Dorchester County

A national law firm that advised Louisiana lawmakers on a redistricting effort that later resulted in a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision upending the landmark Voting Rights Act is representing a group of Republicans in a second lawsuit seeking to block a proposed amendment to the Maryland Constitution.

By: Bryan P. Sears

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: August 18, 2026

Words: 1,488

Last Updated: 1 hour, 16 minutes ago

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A national law firm that advised Louisiana lawmakers on a redistricting effort that later resulted in the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision upending the landmark Voting Rights Act is representing a group of Maryland Republicans seeking to block a proposed amendment to the state constitution.

The lawsuit, filed in Dorchester County, is the second by filed by Republicans aiming to block the proposed amendment. It’s not immediately clear, however, who is footing the bill for …

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