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Judge keeps Tyler Robinson hearing open as defense seeks delay over courtroom cameras

In Provo, a fourth‑district judge denied a bid to close Tyler Robinson’s capital‑murder preliminary hearing, keeping it public. Robinson’s defense is asking the Utah Supreme Court to review the use of cameras in the courtroom and to pause all proceedings while that appeal is considered. Judge Tony Graf also granted an evidentiary hearing on a contempt‑of‑court issue and will weigh whether hearsay evidence will be allowed at the preliminary hearing, potentially impacting the July 6‑10 session.

via KSL News|

#cameras-in-courtroom #capital-murder #police-and-courts

politics23 days ago•30 min saved

Utah high court loses Justice Hagen as ethics questions prompt resignation

Utah Supreme Court Justice Diana Hagen has resigned amid resurfaced conflict-of-interest allegations tied to the state’s redistricting case. Hagen had previously recused herself from related matters, the Judicial Conduct Commission conducted an independent review that was ultimately dismissed, and state leaders signaled reforms as they prepare to fill the vacancy on Utah’s highest court.

via KUTV|

#conflict-of-interest #diana-hagen #politics

politics23 days ago•6 min saved

Utah Supreme Court vacancy opens after Justice Hagen resigns amid probe and political pressure

Under pressure from Republican leaders and amid a legislature-led probe into alleged improper contact with an attorney, Utah Supreme Court Justice Diana Hagen resigned effective immediately; the Judicial Conduct Commission had said the allegations were misleading, and Hagen cited the privacy of her family and the independence of Utah’s judiciary as reasons for stepping down, leaving a vacancy for Gov. Cox to fill.

via The Salt Lake Tribune|

#diana-hagen #judicial-conduct-commission #politics

legal2 years ago•2 min saved

Gender Bias in the Drafting of Utah's Constitution Exposed by Judge

Anti-abortion attorneys defending Utah's abortion trigger ban appealed to the state Supreme Court, arguing that the state Constitution clearly prohibits abortion. However, Judge Paige Petersen reminded them that women did not help draft the Constitution in 1895, questioning how their rights were represented. Planned Parenthood, which is suing for the injunction on the ban, argued that it has standing to challenge the law as it directly regulates the organization and would harm their patients. The ban would force thousands to seek healthcare elsewhere or endure unwanted pregnancies and childbirth.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#abortion-trigger-ban #legal #planned-parenthood

legal2 years ago•2 min saved

Gender Bias in the Drafting of Utah's Constitution Exposed by Judge

Anti-abortion attorneys defending Utah's abortion trigger ban appealed to the state Supreme Court, arguing that the state Constitution clearly prohibits abortion. However, Judge Paige Petersen reminded them that women did not help draft the Constitution in 1895, questioning how their rights and perspectives were represented. Planned Parenthood, which is suing for the injunction on the ban, argued that it has standing to challenge the law on behalf of its patients, highlighting the potential harm and limited access to healthcare that the ban would cause.

via Yahoo News|

#abortion-trigger-ban #legal #planned-parenthood

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

Utah Supreme Court Examines Controversial Redistricting Process

The Utah Supreme Court heard arguments regarding the constitutionality of Utah's congressional districts, which were drawn by the majority-Republican Legislature. Plaintiffs, including the League of Women Voters and Mormon Women for Ethical Government, argue that the districts were intentionally designed to dilute the liberal vote by splitting Salt Lake County into four parts. The Legislature and Attorney General's office are seeking dismissal, claiming that the courts lack the power to consider such complaints. The justices did not issue a decision, and it may take several months before a ruling is made.

via Salt Lake Tribune|

#congressional-districts #constitutionality #partisan-gerrymandering

politics2 years ago•5 min saved

Utah Supreme Court to Decide Fate of Controversial District Maps

The Utah Supreme Court will hear arguments over whether a congressional map drawn by the state's Republican-controlled legislature to dilute Democratic votes in Salt Lake County is subject to judicial review or a political issue beyond its reach. Voting rights advocates argue that Utah's Constitution offers a stronger case than the federal one for reining in political maps, citing provisions guaranteeing free elections and the right to vote. The outcome of the case could have national implications for partisan gerrymandering and influence how courts rule in other states. State courts are becoming a crucial battleground for opponents of skewed maps since the U.S. Supreme Court removed federal courts from deciding partisan gerrymander cases.

via The New York Times|

#gerrymandering #gop #partisan-maps