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Utah Legislature Appeals Ruling on Redistricting Maps

8/29/2025

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The Utah legislature is appealing a judge's ruling that invalidated its 2021 congressional maps, asserting it challenges their authority.
House Speaker Mike Schultz highlighted the legislature's constitutional role in redistricting and criticized judicial interference.
The legislature intends to request a stay from the Utah Supreme Court on the judge's deadline for new maps.
Critics claim the current maps dilute Democratic votes in Salt Lake County; Schultz defends the division as equitable representation.

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The Utah legislature is appealing a judge's ruling that invalidated its 2021 congressional maps, asserting it challenges their authority.
House Speaker Mike Schultz highlighted the legislature's constitutional role in redistricting and criticized judicial interference.
The legislature intends to request a stay from the Utah Supreme Court on the judge's deadline for new maps.
Critics claim the current maps dilute Democratic votes in Salt Lake County; Schultz defends the division as equitable representation.