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Utah’s chief justice speaks out as Republicans look to expand the state Supreme Court
Republican leaders back expanding Utah Supreme Court from five to seven justices to improve efficiency despite concerns of political motives and judicial tension, with $2.8 million budgeted.
- Utah's Chief Justice Matthew Durrant cautioned lawmakers against expanding the state Supreme Court, saying it could penalize constituents.
- Republican legislative leaders and Gov. Spencer Cox support adding two justices to the five-judge panel to speed up decision-making, but legal experts warn it could have the opposite effect.
- The move comes amid tension between the legislative and judicial branches over rulings on abortion, transgender athletes, and redistricting that impacted Republicans.
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Utah's chief justice speaks out as Republicans look to expand the state Supreme Court
Utah's Republican legislative leaders and Gov. Spencer Cox are saying they support a proposal to expand the state Supreme Court's five-judge panel to seven.
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