Utah Supreme Court

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Timeline

  1. Supreme Court Dismissal

    The Utah Supreme Court rejects the legislature's appeal, leaving the court-ordered map in place.

  2. District Court Ruling

    A lower court rejects the legislature's maps and orders a new congressional map.

  3. Lawsuit Filed

    Advocacy groups file suit alleging the maps constitute unconstitutional gerrymandering.

  4. Original Maps Passed

    Utah Legislature approves congressional maps following the 2020 Census.

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Utah Supreme Court Rejects Redistricting Appeal, Upholding New Maps

The Utah Supreme Court has dismissed a high-stakes appeal from state legislative leaders, effectively upholding a court-ordered congressional map. This decision marks a definitive setback for the Utah Legislature's efforts to maintain control over the redistricting process and reinforces judicial oversight in constitutional matters.

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