Utah Supreme Court Rules Against Legislature in Gerrymandering Case

The unanimous decision upholds the right of citizens to enact government reforms through ballot initiatives, challenging the legislature's authority.

The court's ruling supports the 2018 voter-approved initiative for an independent redistricting commission.
Legislative leaders criticize the decision, arguing it undermines their authority and creates chaos.
The ruling sends the case back to a lower court to determine the future of the current congressional maps.
Governor Spencer Cox respects the court's role but disagrees with parts of the decision.
The decision could impact other voter-approved initiatives and future redistricting efforts.