– Maryland Republicans are reacting after GOP leadership filed a lawsuit on Thursday questioning the legality of the legislative process used to put a constitutional amendment on redistricting on ballots this fall. State Senator Johnny Mautz (R – District 37) says he expects the courts will grant an injunction on the constitutional amendment if voters approve it. “I also expect there to be a public campaign to try to educate Maryland voters about the consequences of what’s been proposed in that constitutional amendment,” Mautz said. “So, this entire effort is directed towards the Eastern Shore and our representation, but it’s not limited to the Eastern Shore. “The new ‘Protect Maryland Votes’ ballot initiative has been launched to stop the constitutional amendment that clear the way for the most one-sided congressional map in Maryland history.”