Utah Makes Significant Judicial Change As Redistricting Fight Continues
Government
Utah's Republican Governor Spencer Cox signed a bill Saturday expanding the state Supreme Court from five justices to seven, a move that takes effect immediately as Republican lawmakers await a crucial redistricting ruling. The legislation passed with more than two-thirds support from legislators, allowing Cox to bypass the typical several-month waiting period and begin appointing new justices right away. The timing has drawn scrutiny, coming just days after the Legislature asked the court to
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