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Utah expands Supreme Court to 7 justices, giving governor 5 appointments, sparking concerns over politicization.
Utah Governor Spencer Cox signed a bill expanding the state Supreme Court from five to seven justices, effective immediately after supermajority legislative approval.
The change, driven by Republican frustration over recent court rulings on redistricting, abortion, and transgender athletes, allows the governor to appoint five of the seven justices.
Critics, including legal experts and the Utah State Bar, warn the move may undermine judicial independence and slow decision-making, especially since the Supreme Court has no backlog.
The expansion coincides with a pending redistricting appeal that could shift a Republican-held congressional seat to Democrats, fueling accusations of political motivation.
The legislation also transfers chief justice appointment power to the governor and includes plans to add judges to lower courts.
Past expansions in Arizona and Georgia yielded mixed results, with some reporting reduced efficiency.
Utah expande la Corte Suprema a 7 jueces, dando al gobernador 5 nombramientos, provocando preocupaciones por la politización.