Maryland Politics: The Maryland Supreme Court cleared the way for the redistricting Question 3 to stay on the November ballot, but ordered the wording rewritten after finding the original language misleading—setting up another high-stakes fight between Democrats and Republicans. Federal Courts/Immigration: A U.S. judge temporarily blocked Trump measures targeting “birth tourism,” calling the approach “almost certainly unconstitutional” as the legal battle over birthright citizenship continues. Transgender Healthcare: Maryland AG Anthony Brown joined a lawsuit challenging a new federal rule that would cut Medicaid and CHIP reimbursement for gender dysphoria care for many youth, arguing it would cause “serious harm.” Local Accountability: A Montgomery County teacher abuse case was revived with both a lawsuit and criminal charges, alleging the district kept a teacher in classrooms for years despite repeated complaints. Environment & Public Safety: Maryland AG announced criminal charges after an employee of a Wicomico County septic company allegedly dumped sewage into a wooded area. Community & Services: Maryland’s venison donation grant program is open for 2026, offering $25,000 to help nonprofits and local governments cover deer butchering and processing costs. Business/Tech: Baltimore County held a public hearing on data centers as residents pressed for limits and regulators weigh impacts. Sports & Culture: Charm City Live returns Saturday with major downtown road closures and parking changes.