“Moore disputed characterizations of reluctance in an interview at the 54th Annual Legislative Conference hosted by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation this week. …
“Moore has yet to call a special session to take up redistricting. He suggested there’s still time to do it, while underscoring he’s been clear with his “legislative partners” he’s ready for them to take it on. And he said he’s had conversations about the matter with Congressional leaders — House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and the Senate’s top Democrat, Chuck Schumer …
“When pressed on why he’s not yet taken action, Moore suggested legal challenges to a new map were not a major concern, even though a Maryland judge struck down a map that might have given Democrats an 8-0 advantage in their House delegation three years ago. He instead put the onus on his general assembly. …
“As Moore builds a national profile ahead of the 2028 presidential primary, he has spoken to Eric Holder, the former U.S. attorney general under President Barack Obama who heads the National Democratic Redistricting Committee, according to two people familiar with the conversations and granted anonymity to discuss private talks. …
“While Moore said he does not feel compelled to accelerate the redistricting fight, suggesting it could be taken up when the legislature reconvenes in January, others believe that would not afford enough time to get new maps passed and adjudicated through likely court challenges before the candidate filing deadline in late February next year.”
Read the whole article for additional details concerning litigation over a previous gerrymander in Maryland and whether or not that precedent is applicable in this particular context.