# Utah Legislature

Type: government

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## Timeline

- **2026-02-20**: Supreme Court Dismissal — The Utah Supreme Court rejects the legislature's appeal, leaving the court-ordered map in place.
- **2025-07-10**: District Court Ruling — A lower court rejects the legislature's maps and orders a new congressional map.
- **2022-03-15**: Lawsuit Filed — Advocacy groups file suit alleging the maps constitute unconstitutional gerrymandering.
- **2021-11-01**: Original Maps Passed — Utah Legislature approves congressional maps following the 2020 Census.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Utah Supreme Court Rejects Redistricting Appeal, Upholding New Maps
2026-02-21 13:09:18 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

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.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/utah-supreme-court-redistricting-appeal-dismissed

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