(2009)

You have asked our opinion about the use of the "total residents" numbers from the United States Census Bureau for the purpose of State legislative redistricting. In the letter requesting this opinion you questioned the constitutionality of the use, for purposes of redistricting, of census numbers that include non-citizens. Specifically, you have asked:

1. Does the State of Maryland require that voters in State elections be United States citizens?

2. Does the State of Maryland require that voters in State elections be Maryland citizens?

3. Does the practice of drawing the legislative districts…