Case: Baltimore County Branch of the NAACP v. Baltimore County, Maryland

1:21-cv-03232 | U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland

Filed Date: Dec. 21, 2021

Closed Date: April 7, 2025

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Case Summary

Nonprofits filed suit against the Baltimore County Council’s plan to redistrict as a violation of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, 52 U.S.C. § 10301. The Council proposed a plan that would concentrate Black voters in one district where they would make up more than 50 percent of the voting population out of seven total districts, even though the Black population had increased countywide from about 20 to 30 percent since the early 2000s. The plan also meant that only one district would have mo…

After public backlash, the Baltimore County Council moved forward with enacting its redistricting plan, asserting this would ensure that Black voters’ voices were heard in one district, while public outcry maintained that it violated the Voting Rights Act given the growth in the Black population. The plan was enacted on December 20, 2021, and the plaintiffs filed suit the next day. The plaintiffs then filed a motion for a preliminary injunction, asserting that the plan enacted under Bill 103-21 should be struck for violating the Voting Rights Act and that a lawful plan should ensure two majority Black districts supported by population growth and a third influence district for BIPOC voters.

The plaintiffs focused on the Gingles prerequisites and additional Senate factors to determine whether the Voting Rights Act had been violated. They argued that 1) another compact minority district could be drawn, 2) the relevant communities would be cohesive, and 3) white voters vote as a bloc to defeat Black voters. The most important Senate factors in this case, according to the plaintiffs, were that voting is highly racially polarized and that Black candidates consistently lose in white districts. The plaintiffs further argued that it would cause irreparable harm for an election to take place under the Council’s map and that balancing the equities favored a preliminary injunction.

The defendants responded that the plaintiffs failed to 1) show that another compact minority district could be drawn, 2) demonstrate that Black voters in Districts 1 and 2 are politically cohesive, and 3) establish racially polarized voting in the county, asserting that there were no preferred Black candidates and that preferred Black candidates have had success. The defendants argued that the totality of the circumstances does not show voter dilution and that a preliminary injunction is not justified.

The plaintiffs replied that the defendants’ brief demonstrates a violation of the Voting Rights Act. A compact additional district could be created, the relevant communities are cohesive, and white voters do vote as a bloc to block Black voters’ choices. The plaintiffs focused on the example of the election of Cheryl Pasteur that the defendants raised and argued that the defendants failed to conduct a statistical analysis of electoral performance and failed to rebut the plaintiffs’ Senate factor evidence. The plaintiffs further argued that the defendants failed to present evidence that a preliminary injunction would be inequitable.

On February 22, 2022, the court granted the plaintiffs’ motion for a preliminary injunction. The court found that the plaintiffs had shown likely success on the merits. The plaintiffs presented sufficient evidence that a second majority Black district could be created, that the district would be politically cohesive, and that a white voting bloc usually defeats Black preferred candidates. The court concluded that the totality of the circumstances does not support the defendants’ position that Black voters would have equal access to elect their candidates of choice. The court ordered the defendants to submit a new redistricting map that created a second district in which Black voters could effectively elect their preferred candidate.

On March 8, 2022, the defendants submitted a new redistricting map and asked the court to modify the preliminary injunction. The new map maintained the first majority Black district and added a crossover district. On March 17, the defendants submitted a brief in support of their new map and argued that the plaintiffs’ alternative map should not be accepted. On March 17, 2022, the plaintiffs submitted a brief contending that the defendants’ additional crossover district did not adequately address the court’s order on the preliminary injunction.

On March 25, 2022, the court approved the county’s new redistricting map, finding that the new district increases the power of Black voters in a second district. The court asserted that the defendants presented evidence of sufficient white crossover voting to permit Black voters to elect their candidate of choice.

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Jeremy Murphy (12/8/2025)

People

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Attorney for Plaintiff

Colley, Mark Douglas (Maryland)

Freedman, John Arak (Maryland)

Freeman, Andrew David (Maryland)

Attorney for Defendant

Barber, Kathryn M (Maryland)

Booker, Ava E (Maryland)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Colley, Mark Douglas (Maryland)

Freedman, John Arak (Maryland)

Freeman, Andrew David (Maryland)

Jeon, Deborah A (Maryland)

Mazzullo, Michael (Maryland)

Peprah, Tierney (Maryland)

Attorney for Defendant

Barber, Kathryn M (Maryland)

Booker, Ava E (Maryland)

Johnson, Harry S (Maryland)

Martinez, Melissa O (Maryland)

Nichols, Aaron Andrew (Maryland)

Weaver, Warren N (Maryland)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case

1 1:21-cv-03232	Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief Baltimore Country Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People v. Baltimore County	Dec. 21, 2021	Dec. 21, 2021 Complaint
23 1:21-cv-03232	Stipulation of Dismissal Baltimore County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, et al. v. Baltimore County, et al.	Jan. 18, 2022	Jan. 18, 2022 Other
28 1:21-cv-03232	Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction Baltimore County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People v. Baltimore County	Jan. 19, 2022	Jan. 19, 2022 Pleading / Motion / Brief
28-1 1:21-cv-03232 New Docket	Plaintiffs’ Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction Baltimore County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People v. Baltimore County	Jan. 19, 2022	Jan. 19, 2022 Pleading / Motion / Brief
41 1:21-cv-03232	Plaintiffs' Reply in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction Baltimore County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People v. Baltimore County	Feb. 8, 2022	Feb. 8, 2022 Pleading / Motion / Brief
55 1:21-cv-03232	Memorandum Opinion and order Baltimore County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People v. Baltimore County	Feb. 22, 2022	Feb. 22, 2022 Order/Opinion 2022 WL 657562
57 1:21-cv-03232	Defendant Baltimore County's Motion for Approval of Proposed Redistricting Map and to Modify Preliminary Injunction Baltimore County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People v. Baltimore County	March 8, 2022	March 8, 2022 Pleading / Motion / Brief
80 1:21-cv-03232	Memorandum Opinion and Order Approving Redistricting Map and Granting Defendants' Motion to Modify Preliminary Injunction Baltimore County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People v. Baltimore County	March 25, 2022	March 25, 2022 Order/Opinion 2022 WL 888419

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Docket

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Docket for: Baltimore County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People v. Baltimore County, Maryland

ECF Number	Date	Description	Link
1	Dec. 21, 2021	COMPLAINT FOR DECLARATORY AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF against Baltimore County Board of Elections, Baltimore County, Maryland, Cathy Bevins, David Marks, Izzy Patoka, Julian E. Jones, Jr., Todd K. Crandell, Tom Quirk, Wade Kach filed by Danita Tolson, League of Women Voters of Baltimore County, Baltimore County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Dana Vickers Shelley, Common Cause Maryland, Gerald Morrison, Sharon Blake, Charles Sydnor, Niesha McCoy, Anthony Fugett. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons')(Freedman, John) (Entered: 12/21/2021) 1 Civil Cover Sheet View on PACER 2 Summons' View on PACER	Clearinghouse
2	Dec. 21, 2021	NOTICE of Appearance by Deborah A Jeon on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Jeon, Deborah) (Entered: 12/21/2021)	RECAP
	Dec. 21, 2021	Civil Case Filing Fee
	Dec. 21, 2021	CIVIL CASE FILING FEE: $ 402, receipt number 0416-9667484(Freedman, John)
3	Dec. 22, 2021	NOTICE of Appearance by Andrew David Freeman on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Freeman, Andrew) (Entered: 12/22/2021)	RECAP
4	Dec. 27, 2021	Summons Issued 21 days as to Baltimore County Board of Elections, Baltimore County, Maryland, Cathy Bevins, Todd K. Crandell, Julian E. Jones, Wade Kach, David Marks, Izzy Patoka, Tom Quirk.(bmhs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/27/2021)	RECAP
5	Dec. 28, 2021	CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER. Signed by Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby on 12/28/2021. (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/28/2021)	RECAP
6	Dec. 29, 2021	NOTICE of Appearance by Mark Douglas Colley on behalf of Baltimore County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Sharon Blake, Common Cause Maryland, Anthony Fugett, League of Women Voters of Baltimore County, Niesha McCoy, Gerald Morrison, Dana Vickers Shelley, Charles Sydnor, Danita Tolson (Colley, Mark) (Entered: 12/29/2021)	RECAP
7	Dec. 30, 2021	SUMMONS Returned Executed by Danita Tolson, League of Women Voters of Baltimore County, Baltimore County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Dana Vickers Shelley, Common Cause Maryland, Gerald Morrison, Sharon Blake, Charles Sydnor, Niesha McCoy, Anthony Fugett. Baltimore County, Maryland served on 12/29/2021, answer due 1/19/2022.(Freeman, Andrew) (Entered: 12/30/2021)	RECAP
8	Dec. 30, 2021	SUMMONS Returned Executed by Danita Tolson, League of Women Voters of Baltimore County, Baltimore County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Dana Vickers Shelley, Common Cause Maryland, Gerald Morrison, Sharon Blake, Charles Sydnor, Niesha McCoy, Anthony Fugett. Cathy Bevins served on 12/29/2021, answer due 1/19/2022.(Freeman, Andrew) (Entered: 12/30/2021)	RECAP
9	Dec. 30, 2021	SUMMONS Returned Executed by Danita Tolson, League of Women Voters of Baltimore County, Baltimore County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Dana Vickers Shelley, Common Cause Maryland, Gerald Morrison, Sharon Blake, Charles Sydnor, Niesha McCoy, Anthony Fugett. David Marks served on 12/29/2021, answer due 1/19/2022.(Freeman, Andrew) (Entered: 12/30/2021)	RECAP
10	Dec. 30, 2021	SUMMONS Returned Executed by Danita Tolson, League of Women Voters of Baltimore County, Baltimore County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Dana Vickers Shelley, Common Cause Maryland, Gerald Morrison, Sharon Blake, Charles Sydnor, Niesha McCoy, Anthony Fugett. Izzy Patoka served on 12/29/2021, answer due 1/19/2022.(Freeman, Andrew) (Entered: 12/30/2021)	RECAP
11	Dec. 30, 2021	SUMMONS Returned Executed by Danita Tolson, League of Women Voters of Baltimore County, Baltimore County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Dana Vickers Shelley, Common Cause Maryland, Gerald Morrison, Sharon Blake, Charles Sydnor, Niesha McCoy, Anthony Fugett. Julian E. Jones served on 12/29/2021, answer due 1/19/2022.(Freeman, Andrew) (Entered: 12/30/2021)	RECAP
12	Dec. 30, 2021	SUMMONS Returned Executed by Danita Tolson, League of Women Voters of Baltimore County, Baltimore County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Dana Vickers Shelley, Common Cause Maryland, Gerald Morrison, Sharon Blake, Charles Sydnor, Niesha McCoy, Anthony Fugett. Todd K. Crandell served on 12/29/2021, answer due 1/19/2022.(Freeman, Andrew) (Entered: 12/30/2021)	RECAP
13	Dec. 30, 2021	SUMMONS Returned Executed by Danita Tolson, League of Women Voters of Baltimore County, Baltimore County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Dana Vickers Shelley, Common Cause Maryland, Gerald Morrison, Sharon Blake, Charles Sydnor, Niesha McCoy, Anthony Fugett. Tom Quirk served on 12/29/2021, answer due 1/19/2022.(Freeman, Andrew) (Entered: 12/30/2021)	RECAP
14	Dec. 30, 2021	SUMMONS Returned Executed by Danita Tolson, League of Women Voters of Baltimore County, Baltimore County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Dana Vickers Shelley, Common Cause Maryland, Gerald Morrison, Sharon Blake, Charles Sydnor, Niesha McCoy, Anthony Fugett. Wade Kach served on 12/29/2021, answer due 1/19/2022.(Freeman, Andrew) (Entered: 12/30/2021)	RECAP
15	Jan. 6, 2022	WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Danita Tolson, League of Women Voters of Baltimore County, Baltimore County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Dana Vickers Shelley, Common Cause Maryland, Gerald Morrison, Sharon Blake, Charles Sydnor, Niesha McCoy, Anthony Fugett. Baltimore County Board of Elections waiver sent on 12/30/2021, answer due 2/28/2022.(Freeman, Andrew) (Entered: 01/06/2022)	RECAP
16	Jan. 6, 2022	Request for Pre-Motion Conference and Notice of Intention to File a Motion for Preliminary Injunction (Freedman, John) (Entered: 01/06/2022)	Clearinghouse
17	Jan. 6, 2022	ORDER scheduling a telephonic pre-motion status conference. Signed by Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby on 1/6/2022. (bmhs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/06/2022)	RECAP
18	Jan. 6, 2022	NOTICE of Appearance by Melissa O Martinez on behalf of Baltimore County, Maryland, Cathy Bevins, Todd K. Crandell, Julian E. Jones, Wade Kach, David Marks, Izzy Patoka, Tom Quirk (Martinez, Melissa) (Entered: 01/06/2022)	RECAP
19	Jan. 6, 2022	NOTICE of Appearance by Ava E Lias Booker on behalf of Baltimore County, Maryland, Cathy Bevins, Todd K. Crandell, Julian E. Jones, Wade Kach, David Marks, Izzy Patoka, Tom Quirk (Lias Booker, Ava) (Entered: 01/06/2022)	RECAP
20	Jan. 7, 2022	NOTICE of Appearance by Tierney Peprah on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Peprah, Tierney) (Entered: 01/07/2022)	RECAP
21	Jan. 14, 2022	NOTICE by Baltimore County, Maryland, Cathy Bevins, Todd K. Crandell, Julian E. Jones, Wade Kach, David Marks, Izzy Patoka, Tom Quirk of Defendants' Intention to File a Motion to Dismiss (Lias Booker, Ava) (Entered: 01/14/2022)	Clearinghouse
22	Jan. 18, 2022	MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Michael L. Mazzullo (Filing fee $100, receipt number 0416-9703283.) by Baltimore County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Sharon Blake, Common Cause Maryland, Anthony Fugett, League of Women Voters of Baltimore County, Niesha McCoy, Gerald Morrison, Dana Vickers Shelley, Charles Sydnor, Danita Tolson(Freedman, John) (Entered: 01/18/2022)	RECAP
23	Jan. 18, 2022	STIPULATION of Dismissal Without Prejudice by Baltimore County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Sharon Blake, Common Cause Maryland, Anthony Fugett, League of Women Voters of Baltimore County, Niesha McCoy, Gerald Morrison, Dana Vickers Shelley, Charles Sydnor, Danita Tolson(Freedman, John) (Entered: 01/18/2022)	Clearinghouse
24	Jan. 19, 2022	QC NOTICE: 22 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, filed by League of Women Voters of Baltimore County, Baltimore County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Anthony Fugett, Sharon Blake, Charles Sydnor, Gerald Morrison, Common Cause Maryland, Dana Vickers Shelley, Danita Tolson, Niesha McCoy needs to be modified. See attachment for details and corrective actions needed regarding the signature(s) on the motion. (dm4, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/19/2022)	RECAP
25	Jan. 19, 2022	Telephone Conference held on 1/19/2022 before Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby.(Court Reporter: Nadine Bachmann) (rc2s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/19/2022)	RECAP
26	Jan. 19, 2022	SCHEDULING ORDER. Signed by Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby on 1/19/2022. (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/19/2022)	RECAP
27	Jan. 19, 2022	MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Kathryn M. Barber (Filing fee $100, receipt number 0416-9707521.) by Baltimore County, Maryland, Cathy Bevins, Todd K. Crandell, Julian E. Jones, Wade Kach, David Marks, Izzy Patoka, Tom Quirk (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Martinez, Melissa) (Entered: 01/19/2022) 1 Text of Proposed Order View on PACER	RECAP
28	Jan. 19, 2022	MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Baltimore County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Sharon Blake, Common Cause Maryland, Anthony Fugett, League of Women Voters of Baltimore County, Niesha McCoy, Gerald Morrison, Dana Vickers Shelley, Charles Sydnor, Danita Tolson (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit A - Declaration of William S. Cooper, # 3 Exhibit B - Declaration of Matthew A. Barreto, # 4 Exhibit C - Declaration of Anthony S. Fugett, # 5 Exhibit D - Declaration of Lawrence T. Brown, # 6 Text of Proposed Order)(Freedman, John) (Entered: 01/19/2022) 1 Memorandum in Support View on RECAP 2 Exhibit A - Declaration of William S. Cooper View on RECAP 3 Exhibit B - Declaration of Matthew A. Barreto View on PACER 4 Exhibit C - Declaration of Anthony S. Fugett View on PACER 5 Exhibit D - Declaration of Lawrence T. Brown View on PACER 6 Text of Proposed Order View on RECAP	Clearinghouse
29	Jan. 21, 2022	PAPERLESS ORDER granting 27 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Kathryn M Barber. Directing attorney Kathryn M Barber to register online for CM/ECF at http://www.mdd.uscourts.gov/electronic-case-filing-registration. Signed by Clerk on 1/21/2022. (dm4, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/21/2022)	RECAP
30	Jan. 28, 2022	NOTICE by Baltimore County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Sharon Blake, Common Cause Maryland, Anthony Fugett, League of Women Voters of Baltimore County, Niesha McCoy, Gerald Morrison, Dana Vickers Shelley, Charles Sydnor, Danita Tolson re 28 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (PLAINTIFFS' NOTICE OF CORRECTED EXHIBITS) (Freedman, John) (Entered: 01/28/2022)	Clearinghouse
31	Jan. 31, 2022	NOTICE of Appearance by Aaron Andrew Nichols on behalf of Baltimore County Board of Elections (Nichols, Aaron) (Entered: 01/31/2022)	RECAP
32	Jan. 31, 2022	STIPULATION by Baltimore County Board of Elections(Nichols, Aaron) (Entered: 01/31/2022)	RECAP
33	Jan. 31, 2022	ANSWER to 1 Complaint,, and Affirmative Defenses by Baltimore County, Maryland.(Lias Booker, Ava) (Entered: 01/31/2022)	Clearinghouse
34	Jan. 31, 2022	RESPONSE in Opposition re 28 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Baltimore County, Maryland. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7, # 8 Exhibit 8, # 9 Exhibit 9, # 10 Exhibit 10, # 11 Text of Proposed Order)(Lias Booker, Ava) (Entered: 01/31/2022)	Clearinghouse
35	Feb. 1, 2022	NOTICE of Appearance by Harry S Johnson on behalf of Baltimore County Board of Elections (Johnson, Harry) (Entered: 02/01/2022)	RECAP
36	Feb. 1, 2022	NOTICE of Appearance by Warren N Weaver on behalf of Baltimore County Board of Elections (Weaver, Warren) (Entered: 02/01/2022)	RECAP
37	Feb. 1, 2022	SCHEDULING ORDER re 32 Stipulation filed by Baltimore County Board of Elections. Defendant Baltimore County Board of Elections shall answer, or otherwise respond to, the complaint, within 30 days from the date on which the Court issues a ruling on plaintiffs' pending motion for a preliminary injunction. Signed by Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby on 2/1/2022. (rs7s, Chambers) (Entered: 02/01/2022)	RECAP
38	Feb. 4, 2022	ORDER re: February 15, 2022 Hearing. Signed by Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby on 2/4/2022. (rs7s, Chambers) (Entered: 02/04/2022)	Clearinghouse
39	Feb. 7, 2022	(FILED IN ERROR) RESPONSE in Support re 28 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Baltimore County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Sharon Blake, Common Cause Maryland, Anthony Fugett, League of Women Voters of Baltimore County, Niesha McCoy, Gerald Morrison, Dana Vickers Shelley, Charles Sydnor, Danita Tolson. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit E - Second Declaration of Matthew A. Barreto, # 2 Exhibit F - Second Declaration of William S. Cooper, # 3 Exhibit G - Declaration of Cheryl Pasteur, # 4 Exhibit H - Declaration of Charles E. Sydnor III, # 5 Exhibit I - Declaration of Charles Matthew Hill)(Freedman, John) Modified on 2/8/2022 (bmhs, Deputy Clerk). (Entered: 02/07/2022)	RECAP
40	Feb. 8, 2022	QC NOTICE: 39 Response in Support of Motion filed by League of Women Voters of Baltimore County, Baltimore County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Anthony Fugett, Sharon Blake, Charles Sydnor, Gerald Morrison, Common Cause Maryland, Dana Vickers Shelley, Danita Tolson, Niesha McCoy was filed incorrectly. **Incorrect event selected. Please refile using the event under Responses and Replies > Reply to Response to Motion and link your document to the original motion. It has been noted as FILED IN ERROR, and the document link has been disabled. (bmhs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/08/2022)	RECAP
41	Feb. 8, 2022	REPLY to Response to Motion re 28 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Baltimore County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Sharon Blake, Common Cause Maryland, Anthony Fugett, League of Women Voters of Baltimore County, Niesha McCoy, Gerald Morrison, Dana Vickers Shelley, Charles Sydnor, Danita Tolson. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit E - Second Barreto Declaration, # 2 Exhibit F - Second Cooper Declaration, # 3 Exhibit G - Pasteur Declaration, # 4 Exhibit H - Sydnor Declaration, # 5 Exhibit I - Hill Declaration)(Freedman, John) (Entered: 02/08/2022) 1 Exhibit E - Second Barreto Declaration View on RECAP 2 Exhibit F - Second Cooper Declaration View on RECAP 3 Exhibit G - Pasteur Declaration View on RECAP 4 Exhibit H - Sydnor Declaration View on RECAP 5 Exhibit I - Hill Declaration View on RECAP	Clearinghouse
42	Feb. 9, 2022	NOTICE by Baltimore County, Maryland NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Martinez, Melissa) (Entered: 02/09/2022)	RECAP
43	Feb. 10, 2022	NOTICE by Baltimore County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Sharon Blake, Common Cause Maryland, Anthony Fugett, Niesha McCoy, Gerald Morrison, Dana Vickers Shelley, Charles Sydnor, Danita Tolson re 38 Order (Freedman, John) (Entered: 02/10/2022)	RECAP
44	Feb. 10, 2022	CORRECTED MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Michael L. Mazzullo (Original Receipt Number: 0416-9703283) by Baltimore County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Sharon Blake, Common Cause Maryland, Anthony Fugett, League of Women Voters of Baltimore County, Niesha McCoy, Gerald Morrison, Dana Vickers Shelley, Charles Sydnor, Danita Tolson. The fee has already been paid.(Freedman, John) (Entered: 02/10/2022)	RECAP
45	Feb. 11, 2022	NOTICE by Baltimore County, Maryland re 38 Order (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3)(Martinez, Melissa) (Entered: 02/11/2022)	RECAP
46	Feb. 11, 2022	PAPERLESS ORDER granting 44 Corrected Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Michael Mazzullo. Directing attorney Michael Mazzullo to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://www.PACER.gov.. Signed by Clerk on 2/11/2022. (dm4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/12/2022)	RECAP
47	Feb. 14, 2022	ORDER re: February 15, 2022 Hearing. Signed by Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby on 2/14/2022. (rs7s, Chambers) (Entered: 02/14/2022)	RECAP
48	Feb. 14, 2022	MOTION for Leave to File by Baltimore County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Sharon Blake, Common Cause Maryland, Anthony Fugett, League of Women Voters of Baltimore County, Niesha McCoy, Gerald Morrison, Dana Vickers Shelley, Charles Sydnor, Danita Tolson (Attachments: # 1 Attachment PLAINTIFFS' RESPONSE TO DEFENDANT BALTIMORE COUNTY'S NOTICE OF "SUPPLEMENTAL" AUTHORITY (ECF 42) AND UNTIMELY DECLARATIONS (ECF 45), # 2 Exhibit 1 - In re 2022 Legislative Districting COA Order, # 3 Exhibit 2 - Prince Georges County COA Order)(Freedman, John) (Entered: 02/14/2022) 1 Attachment PLAINTIFFS' RESPONSE TO DEFENDANT BALTIMORE COUNTY'S NOTICE View on PACER 2 Exhibit 1 - In re 2022 Legislative Districting COA Order View on PACER 3 Exhibit 2 - Prince Georges County COA Order View on PACER	RECAP
49	Feb. 14, 2022	PAPERLESS ORDER granting 48 Motion for Leave to File. Signed by Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby on 2/14/2022. (rs7s, Chambers) (Entered: 02/14/2022)	RECAP
50	Feb. 14, 2022	Plaintiffs' RESPONSE to Defendant Baltimore County's Notice of 42 Supplemental Authority and 45 Untimely Declarations. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(bmhs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/15/2022)	RECAP
51	Feb. 15, 2022	Motion Hearing held on 2/15/2022 re 28 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by League of Women Voters of Baltimore County, Baltimore County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Anthony Fugett, Sharon Blake, Charles Sydnor, Gerald Morrison, Common Cause Maryland, Dana Vickers Shelley, Danita Tolson, Niesha McCoy before Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby.(Court Reporter: Melissa Clark) (rc2s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/15/2022)	RECAP
52	Feb. 15, 2022	NOTICE by Baltimore County, Maryland of Filing Exhibit re: Hearing on Motion for Preliminary Injunction (Martinez, Melissa) (Entered: 02/15/2022)	RECAP
53	Feb. 15, 2022	Supplemental to 28 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Baltimore County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Sharon Blake, Common Cause Maryland, Anthony Fugett, League of Women Voters of Baltimore County, Niesha McCoy, Gerald Morrison, Dana Vickers Shelley, Charles Sydnor, Danita Tolson (Freedman, John) (Entered: 02/15/2022)	Clearinghouse
54	Feb. 19, 2022	[FILED IN ERROR - SEE 64 FOR CORRECTION] NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on 02/15/2022, before Judge Lydia K. Griggsby. Court Reporter/Transcriber Melissa L. Clark, Telephone number 410-962-4474. Total number of pages filed: 148. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained from the Court Reporter or through PACER. Redaction Request due 3/14/2022. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/22/2022. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/20/2022.(Melissa L. Clark, Court Reporter) Modified on 3/17/2022 (kns, Deputy Clerk). (Entered: 02/19/2022)	RECAP
55	Feb. 22, 2022	MEMORANDUM OPINION and ORDER granting 28 Motion for a Preliminary Injunction. Signed by Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby on 2/22/2022. (rs7s, Chambers) (Entered: 02/22/2022)	Clearinghouse
56	March 8, 2022	STATUS REPORT by Baltimore County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Sharon Blake, Common Cause Maryland, Anthony Fugett, League of Women Voters of Baltimore County, Niesha McCoy, Gerald Morrison, Dana Vickers Shelley, Charles Sydnor, Danita Tolson (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - ADF Email Chain)(Freeman, Andrew) (Entered: 03/08/2022) 1 Exhibit A - ADF Email Chain View on RECAP	RECAP
57	March 8, 2022	MOTION re 55 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction (for Approval of Proposed Redistricting Map and to Modify Preliminary Injunction) by Baltimore County, Maryland (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E, # 7 Text of Proposed Order)(Lias Booker, Ava) (Entered: 03/08/2022) 1 View on RECAP 2 View on RECAP 3 View on RECAP 4 View on RECAP 5 View on RECAP 6 View on RECAP	Clearinghouse
58	March 8, 2022	STATUS REPORT by Baltimore County, Maryland(Lias Booker, Ava) (Entered: 03/08/2022)	RECAP
59	March 9, 2022	ORDER scheduling a telephonic status conference. Signed by Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby on 3/9/2022. (bmhs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/09/2022)	RECAP
60	March 10, 2022	STATUS REPORT Pursuant to ECF 59 by Baltimore County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Sharon Blake, Common Cause Maryland, Anthony Fugett, League of Women Voters of Baltimore County, Niesha McCoy, Gerald Morrison, Dana Vickers Shelley, Charles Sydnor, Danita Tolson (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A) Declaration of William S. Cooper, # 2 Exhibit B) Declaration of Matthew A. Barreto)(Freedman, John) (Entered: 03/10/2022) 1 Exhibit A) Declaration of William S. Cooper View on RECAP 2 Exhibit B) Declaration of Matthew A. Barreto View on RECAP	RECAP
61	March 11, 2022	RESPONSE re 60 Status Report, filed by Baltimore County, Maryland.(Lias Booker, Ava) (Entered: 03/11/2022)	RECAP
62	March 11, 2022	ORDER Scheduling Evidentiary Hearing. The parties shall participate in a virtual evidentiary hearing to be held on Monday, March 21, 2022 at 2:00 pm EST. Signed by Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby on 3/11/2022. (mg4s, Chambers) (Entered: 03/11/2022)	RECAP
63	March 11, 2022	Telephone Conference held on 3/11/2022 before Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby.(Court Reporter: Melissa Clark) (rc2s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/14/2022)	RECAP
64	March 17, 2022	NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on 02/15/2022, before Judge Lydia K. Griggsby. Court Reporter/Transcriber Melissa L. Clark, Telephone number 410-962-4474. Total number of pages filed: 148. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained from the Court Reporter or through PACER. Redaction Request due 4/7/2022. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/18/2022. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/15/2022.(Melissa L. Clark, Court Reporter) (Entered: 03/17/2022)	RECAP
65	March 17, 2022	NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on 03/11/2022, before Judge Lydia K. Griggsby. Court Reporter/Transcriber Melissa L. Clark, Telephone number 410-962-4474. Total number of pages filed: 60. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained from the Court Reporter or through PACER. Redaction Request due 4/7/2022. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/18/2022. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/15/2022.(Melissa L. Clark, Court Reporter) (Entered: 03/17/2022)	RECAP
66	March 17, 2022	NOTICE by Baltimore County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Sharon Blake, Common Cause Maryland, Anthony Fugett, League of Women Voters of Baltimore County, Niesha McCoy, Gerald Morrison, Dana Vickers Shelley, Charles Sydnor, Danita Tolson re 62 Order (Plaintiffs' Notice to Call Witnesses at March 21, 2022 Evidentiary Hearing) (Freedman, John) (Entered: 03/17/2022)	RECAP
67	March 17, 2022	Supplemental to 57 MOTION re 55 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction (for Approval of Proposed Redistricting Map and to Modify Preliminary Injunction) filed by Baltimore County, Maryland (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(Lias Booker, Ava) (Entered: 03/17/2022)	Clearinghouse
68	March 17, 2022	RESPONSE re 62 Order filed by Baltimore County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Sharon Blake, Common Cause Maryland, Anthony Fugett, League of Women Voters of Baltimore County, Niesha McCoy, Gerald Morrison, Dana Vickers Shelley, Charles Sydnor, Danita Tolson. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A) 4th Cooper Declaration & Exhibits, # 2 Exhibit B) 4th Barreto Declaration, # 3 Exhibit C) Email Exchange, # 4 Exhibit D) Response to Show Cause Order Regarding Court Consultant, # 5 Exhibit E) Order Regarding Show Cause Court Consultant)(Freedman, John) (Entered: 03/17/2022)	RECAP
69	March 17, 2022	NOTICE by Baltimore County, Maryland re 62 Order [of Intention to Call Witnesses during the March 21, 2022 hearing] (Lias Booker, Ava) (Entered: 03/17/2022)	RECAP
70	March 18, 2022	Correspondence re: (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Nichols, Aaron) (Entered: 03/18/2022) 1 Exhibit A View on PACER	RECAP
71	March 18, 2022	Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Answer or Respond to Complaint by Baltimore County Board of Elections(Nichols, Aaron) (Entered: 03/18/2022)	RECAP
72	March 20, 2022	NOTICE by Baltimore County, Maryland re 67 Supplemental, Notice of Corrected Supplemental Declaration (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Martinez, Melissa) (Entered: 03/20/2022) 1 Exhibit 1 View on PACER	RECAP
73	March 21, 2022	Evidentiary Hearing held on 3/21/2022 before Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby. (R. Carrick - Virtual)(Court Reporter: Ronda Thomas) (rc2s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/21/2022)	RECAP
74	March 22, 2022	NOTICE by Baltimore County, Maryland re 73 Miscellaneous Hearing [of Filing of Additional Supplemental Declarations] (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Attachment A, # 4 Attachment B, # 5 Attachment C)(Lias Booker, Ava) (Entered: 03/22/2022)	RECAP
75	March 23, 2022	RESPONSE re 74 Notice (Other), Plaintiffs' Response to Defendant Baltimore County's Supplemental Declarations filed by Baltimore County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Sharon Blake, Common Cause Maryland, Anthony Fugett, League of Women Voters of Baltimore County, Niesha McCoy, Gerald Morrison, Dana Vickers Shelley, Charles Sydnor, Danita Tolson. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Barreto 5th Declaration)(Freedman, John) (Entered: 03/23/2022)	RECAP
76	March 23, 2022	ORDER Scheduling Telephone Status Conference. Signed by Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby on 3/23/2022. (mg4s, Chambers) (Entered: 03/23/2022)	RECAP
77	March 24, 2022	NOTICE by Baltimore County, Maryland re 75 Response, regarding Plaintiffs' Response to Defendant Baltimore County's Supplemental Declarations (Martinez, Melissa) (Entered: 03/24/2022)	RECAP
78	March 24, 2022	Telephone Conference held on 3/24/2022 before Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby.(Court Reporter: Ronda Thomas) (rc2s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/24/2022)	RECAP
79	March 24, 2022	NOTICE by Baltimore County, Maryland of the Baltimore County Council's Enactment of Approved Redistricting Plan (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(Martinez, Melissa) (Entered: 03/24/2022) 1 Exhibit 1 View on RECAP 2 Exhibit 2 View on RECAP	RECAP
80	March 25, 2022	MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER granting 57 Motion for Approval of Proposed Redistricting Map and to Modify Preliminary Injunction. Joint status report due by 4/29/2022. Signed by Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby on 3/25/2022. (bmhs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/25/2022)	Clearinghouse
81	April 27, 2022	NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on 3/21/2022, before Judge Lydia K. Griggsby. Court Reporter Ronda Thomas, Telephone number 410-962-4504. Total number of pages filed: 185. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained from the Court Reporter or through PACER. Redaction Request due 5/18/2022. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 5/31/2022. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/26/2022.(rt, Court Reporter) (Entered: 04/27/2022)	RECAP
82	April 27, 2022	NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on 3/24/2022, before Judge Lydia K. Griggsby. Court Reporter Ronda Thomas, Telephone number 410-962-4504. Total number of pages filed: 29. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained from the Court Reporter or through PACER. Redaction Request due 5/18/2022. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 5/31/2022. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/26/2022.(rt, Court Reporter) (Entered: 04/27/2022)	RECAP
83	April 29, 2022	STATUS REPORT JOINT STATUS REPORT by Baltimore County, Maryland(Martinez, Melissa) (Entered: 04/29/2022)	RECAP
84	May 3, 2022	Status Report Submitted by Baltimore County Board of Elections (Nichols, Aaron) (Entered: 05/03/2022)	RECAP
85	May 9, 2022	DISMISSAL ORDER; and setting the schedule for the filing and briefing of Plaintiffs' motion for attorneys' fees. Signed by Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby on 5/9/2022. (bmhs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/09/2022)	RECAP
86	June 6, 2022	MOTION for Attorney Fees [PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR ATTORNEYS' FEES AND LITIGATION EXPENSES] by Baltimore County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Sharon Blake, Common Cause Maryland, Anthony Fugett, League of Women Voters of Baltimore County, Niesha McCoy, Gerald Morrison, Dana Vickers Shelley, Charles Sydnor, Danita Tolson(Freedman, John) (Entered: 06/06/2022)	RECAP
87	June 29, 2022	Correspondence re: Baltimore County Pre-motion Letter re Extension of Time for Fee Memo (Freeman, Andrew) (Entered: 06/29/2022)	RECAP
88	July 3, 2022	MOTION for Extension of Time to File Fee Memorandum and Request for Expedited Consideration by Baltimore County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Freeman, Andrew) (Entered: 07/03/2022)	RECAP
89	July 6, 2022	STAY ORDER re 88 . Joint Status Report due 9/6/2022. Signed by Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby on 7/6/2022. (mg4s, Chambers) (Entered: 07/06/2022)	RECAP
90	Sept. 6, 2022	STATUS REPORT Joint Status Report by Baltimore County, Maryland(Martinez, Melissa) (Entered: 09/06/2022)	RECAP
91	Sept. 7, 2022	STAY ORDER continuing the STAY of the proceedings in this matter until 30 days after the Fourth Circuit issues a ruling; and directing parties to file a joint status report. Signed by Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby on 9/7/2022. (bmhs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/07/2022)	RECAP
92	Sept. 6, 2023	STATUS REPORT (JOINT) by Baltimore County, Maryland(Lias Booker, Ava) (Entered: 09/06/2023)	RECAP
93	Sept. 7, 2023	ORDER Continuing Stay; Status Report due 11/6/2023. Signed by Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby on 9/7/2023. (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/07/2023)	RECAP
94	Sept. 21, 2023	ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge A. David Copperthite for mediation. Signed by Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby on 9/21/2023. (chs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/21/2023)	RECAP
95	Oct. 5, 2023	ORDER Scheduling Settlement Conference. Signed by Magistrate Judge A. David Copperthite on 10/5/2023. (mg3s, Deputy Clerk). (Entered: 10/05/2023)	RECAP
96	Oct. 30, 2023	MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Baltimore County Board of Elections(Nichols, Aaron) (Entered: 10/30/2023)	RECAP
97	Oct. 30, 2023	QC NOTICE: 96 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney filed by Baltimore County Board of Elections was filed incorrectly. **The following attachments or exhibits are missing - Proposed Order. To correct this problem, file Proposed Order using the event Notice (Other) and link Proposed Order to 96 . (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/30/2023)	RECAP
98	Oct. 30, 2023	NOTICE by Baltimore County Board of Elections re 96 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Proposed Order (Nichols, Aaron) (Entered: 10/30/2023)	RECAP

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Maryland

Case Type(s):

Election/Voting Rights

Special Collection(s):

Law Firm Antiracism Alliance (LFAA) project

Key Dates

Filing Date: Dec. 21, 2021

Closing Date: April 7, 2025

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Non-profits representing black voters

Plaintiff Type(s):

Non-profit NON-religious organization

Attorney Organizations:

NAACP Legal Defense Fund

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

County

Baltimore County Council

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Facility Type(s):

Government-run

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Voting Rights Act, section 2, 52 U.S.C. § 10301 (previously 42 U.S.C. § 1973)

Other Dockets:

District of Maryland 1:21-cv-03232

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Sought:

Declaratory judgment

Injunction

Relief Granted:

Preliminary injunction / Temp. restraining order

Source of Relief:

Litigation

Content of Injunction:

Preliminary relief granted

Redistricting

Order Duration: 2022 - 2022

Issues

Affected Race(s):

Black

Voting:

Redistricting/district composition

Recommended Citation

Case Summary of Baltimore County Branch of the NAACP v. Baltimore County, Maryland, Civil Rights Litig. Clearinghouse, https://clearinghouse.net/case/44635/ (last updated 12/8/2025).