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Will Utah get new congressional maps? Judge hears oral arguments in Utah redistricting case
An anti-gerrymandering lawsuit contending the Utah Legislature acted unconstitutionally when it repealed and replaced a 2018 ballot initiative creating an independent redistricting commission is back in court. Third District Court Judge Dianna Gibson heard more than three hours of oral arguments on Friday before taking the matter under advisement. It’s not yet clear when she’ll issue a ruling — though she acknowledged that “time is of the essence.” “I’ll get a ruling out as quickly as possible,” she said. Friday’s hearing was the latest development in a complex court ...
