After setbacks in court, GOP lawmakers have the Utah judiciary in their crosshairs this year
The Legislature will look to expand the Utah Supreme Court, changing the nominating process and increasing scrutiny on judges.
(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Sen. Todd Weiler, R-Woods Cross, asks a question during a hearing on John Nielsen's nomination to the Utah Supreme Court at the Utah Capitol in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025.