Conservative watchdog sues to block Maryland redistricting ballot measure over deadline dispute

A conservative watchdog group, the Oversight Project, filed a lawsuit in Anne Arundel County Circuit Court to block Maryland's HB 2100 redistricting amendment from appearing on the November ballot, arguing state officials violated the July 1 deadline for certifying statewide ballot questions and added last-minute language to override public notice requirements; the suit claims the measure could undermine deadlines and facilitate a fully Democratic U.S. delegation, while Democratic sponsors describe the amendment as technical.