The Latest Breaking News from the Maryland Supreme Court

Democrats suffer major blow as Maryland court strikes down redistricting amendment

The state lodged a notice of appeal with the Maryland Supreme Court shortly after the verdict was delivered

The Independent UK · Aug 26

Maryland lawmakers pass bill to try to limit liabilities for thousands of claims of sexual abuse

Maryland lawmakers have passed a measure to try to limit future liabilities from claims of sexual abuse at state and private institutions

The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2025

Maryland Cop Who Recklessly Shot a 5-Year-Old Boy Got Qualified Immunity

The Cato Institute is urging the Supreme Court to take up the case and reaffirm that the liability shield does not apply to "obvious rights violations."

Reason · Jan 13, 2025

Withdrawal of Consent to Search Computers Also Blocks Searches of Digital Copies, Court Holds

An important decision from the Maryland Supreme Court.

Reason · Jul 14, 2023

Maryland Supreme Court Limits Testimony on Bullet-Matching Evidence

The ruling is likely the first by a state supreme court to undercut the popular forensic technique.

Reason · Jun 22, 2023

Even After Legalization, Maryland Cops Wanted to Search People Based on the Odor of Pot. Legislators Said No.

Police have a long history of using the real or imagined smell of marijuana to justify outrageous invasions.

Reason · May 24, 2023

Adnan Syed convictions reinstated; Maryland appellate court orders new hearing

BALTIMORE — Maryland’s second-highest court on Tuesday reinstated the convictions of Adnan Syed, sending the case back to a Baltimore courtroom and prolonging the legal saga made famous by the “Serial” podcast.

Tribune News Service · Mar 28, 2023