Tag: Voting Rights Act

The Senate Passed It 32-13. Republicans Are Already Talking About Court.

By Michael Phillips | MDBayNews Maryland's Senate voted 32-13 Tuesday to pass the congressional redistricting...

The Amendment Written to Undo a Judge’s Ruling

By Michael Phillips | MDBayNews When the Maryland General Assembly convenes at noon Monday for a three-day special session,...

Maryland Sets Aug. 3-5 Special Session on Redistricting — But the Dates Conflict with the State’s Own Ballot Deadline

By Michael Phillips | MDBayNews ANNAPOLIS — Maryland's General Assembly will return to Annapolis Aug. 3-5 for a special...

Ferguson Reverses on Redistricting — After Spending a Year Blocking It

By Michael Phillips | MDBayNews Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson spent the better part of a year standing in the way...

SCOTUS Lets Virginia’s Redistricting Map Die — And Maryland Democrats Should Take Note

By Michael Phillips | MDBayNews The U.S. Supreme Court closed the last exit ramp for Virginia Democrats on Thursday,...

Law Day Irony: Maryland’s Top Lawyer Has Failed the Law

By Michael Phillips | MDBayNews At 3:07 p.m. today, Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown posted a tribute to the rule of...

High Court’s VRA Ruling Exposes Maryland’s Racial Gerrymander — and Democrats’ Hubris

By Michael Phillips | MDBayNews A landmark Supreme Court ruling handed down Wednesday could reshape Maryland's political...