A federal judge has upheld the Prince George’s County Council district map, rejecting a legal challenge that alleged the boundaries violated the constitutional principle of “one person, one vote.” The decision was reported in The Daily Record on February 9, 2026, and includes commentary from Timothy Maloney.
The court found that the council’s 2021 redistricting plan was developed during a period of uncertainty caused by delays in the release of 2020 Census data and that the redistricting commission acted in good faith. In upholding the map, the judge concluded that the commission appropriately relied on projected population data and prioritized continuity among districts while keeping population differences within constitutional limits.
Timothy Maloney, who represented the County Council along with JGL attorneys Kevin Redden and Alyse Prawde, welcomed the ruling. “The court’s careful and thoughtful opinion clearly demonstrates that the council districts comply with both federal constitutional standards and the language of the Charter,” Tim said.
Read the article “Federal judge upholds Prince George’s County Council district lines” in The Daily Record (subscription required).
