Utah Supreme Court Hears Challenge to New Congressional Maps That Dilute Salt Lake County's Democratic Vote

The Utah Legislature divided Salt Lake County into four congressional districts, allegedly to weaken Democratic voting power.
The plaintiffs argue the new maps intentionally dilute non-Republican votes, violating voters' 2018 decision to limit gerrymandering.
Utah Republicans say redistricting is solely the Legislature's responsibility, not the courts'.
The case has national implications for congressional redistricting and curbing partisan gerrymandering.
If the maps are ruled unconstitutional, the court could initiate a redrawing of the congressional districts.