Utah’s chief justice speaks out as Republicans look to expand the state Supreme Court

Government

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The chief justice of Utah’s state Supreme Court cautioned lawmakers against meddling with the judiciary as Republicans pushed to add justices to the high court during their annual 45-day session that began Tuesday. Republican legislative leaders and Gov. Spencer Cox have said they support a proposal to expand the five-judge panel to seven, arguing it would help speed up decision-making. Legal experts say the move could have the opposite effect and set a dangerous precedent

din zilele anterioare