Attorneys presented final arguments in a lawsuit over allegedly gerrymandered political maps in Utah, with the possibility of new congressional district boundaries being established. The case involves plaintiffs, including the League of Women Voters, arguing that the Legislature did not consider voters’ demands from a 2018 ballot initiative requiring redistricting by an independent commission. The Legislature’s outside counsel argued that lawmakers were following their constitutional duty. The Utah Supreme Court previously ruled in favor of voting rights groups, protecting citizens’ rights to government reform through initiatives. Plaintiffs requested a block on a 2020 law establishing a separate redistricting process and the implementation of maps aligned with the initiative. A ruling from the district judge is expected within the year, with the potential for further appeals. Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson aims to finalize electoral maps for the 2026 congressional elections by Nov. 1. The outcome could impact Utah’s political landscape for the rest of the decade.
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