Maryland lawmakers are working toward limiting the powers of District Court Commissioners after a failed attempt to do the same during last year’s legislative session. House Bill 21 specifically focuses on a commissioner’s power to issue an arrest warrant in cases initiated by a civilian complaint...
Baltimore Citywill drop to five legislative districts. The City will gain people over the decade but at a slower pace than the rest of the State. Not enough to staunch the loss of political power. In other words, the new Baltimore City delegation will continue the City’s never ending game...
The Maryland Supreme Court has consistently recognized that statutes of limitations reflect legislative policy about the reasonable time needed to initiate a lawsuit and are not immutable. They can be extended or shortened by the legislature as deemed necessary. Maryland courts have long agreed that ...
In Baltimore County, no Black candidate has been elected to the Council except from the sole majority Black district. In the last state legislative elections, two Black state senators won in Baltimore County—both in majority Black districts. Four Black delegates also won election from majority Bla...