In Utah redistricting fight, plaintiffs ask judge to block Legislature's new 'constitutional court'

A new complaint filed in court is adding yet another wrinkle to Utah’s redistricting legal battle.

The plaintiffs that have so far successfully sought new, court-ordered congressional boundaries for Utah have filed a new complaint in their ongoing redistricting lawsuit — alleging that the Utah Legislature has again overstepped its power.

The League of Women Voters of Utah and Mormon Women for Ethical Government on Saturday asked 3rd District Judge Dianna Gibson to block a new law and court rule passed by the Legislature and signed by Gov. Spencer Cox earlier this month that created a “constitutional court” specifically for lawsuits challenging the state’s laws.

Together, HB392 and SJR5 created a three-judge district court panel to hear lawsuits challenging laws as unconstitutional — including Utah’s ongoing anti-gerrymandering lawsuit.




https://utahnewsdispatch.com/2026/02/23/in-utah-redistricting-fight-plaintiffs-ask-judge-to-block-legislatures-new-constitutional-court/