Upset at Supreme Court’s gerrymandering ruling, Utah GOP lawmakers resort to emergency powers

The Republican leaders’ decision to call a special legislative session on Wednesday comes as Utah’s top House Democrat is in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Utah Capitol in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. The Utah Legislature will have a special session this week to propose a constitutional amendment.

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Upset at Supreme Court’s gerrymandering ruling, Utah GOP lawmakers resort to emergency powers

The Republican leaders’ decision to call a special legislative session on Wednesday comes as Utah’s top House Democrat is in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention.

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