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New bill to grant governor power to appoint chief justice

March 7, 2025 - by Hannah Clove

A new bill, SB 296, will grant the governor power to appoint the chief justice of the Utah Supreme Court. The controversial bill passed the Utah Senate with a 17-12 vote on February 21, and …

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Natalie R. v. State of Utah: A case about climate

April 27, 2023October 3, 2023 - by Jacob Horne

Utah’s state constitution guarantees every Utahn the right to “enjoy and defend their lives.” Natalie R. v. State of Utah is an active lawsuit where seven Utahn youth argue that the state’s promotion of the …