It was more predictable that the corrupt Maryland Democrats would gerrymander than that it would be thrown out. They got away with it last time. Since this decision is subject to appeal, it's still uncertain whether they will get away with it again. The big question now is whether the Democrats will comply with the judicial decision. Neither Maryland party believes in the rule of law (Hogan was only for fair redistricting because it is politically advantageous; he has freely flouted the rule of law in procurement and in transportation planning).
It was more predictable that the corrupt Maryland Democrats would gerrymander than that it would be thrown out. They got away with it last time. Since this decision is subject to appeal, it's still uncertain whether they will get away with it again. The big question now is whether the Democrats will comply with the judicial decision. Neither Maryland party believes in the rule of law (Hogan was only for fair redistricting because it is politically advantageous; he has freely flouted the rule of law in procurement and in transportation planning).