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Utah Supreme Court Dismisses Legislature's Appeal, Denies Stay on New Congressional Map

The panel cited lack of jurisdiction under Rule 54(b) because no claim was final.

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FILE - People attend an abortion-rights rally at the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, June 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
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Geraldine Hooker, from Midvale, signs a petition to repeal Proposition 4 at a Turning Point Action signature gathering event at Union Park in Midvale on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026.

Overview

  • The decision leaves Judge Dianna Gibson's remedial congressional map in effect for now as litigation continues.
  • The court also dismissed the Legislature's stay request and the Utah County clerk's motion to join the appeal as moot.
  • The district court had thrown out the 2021 map and adopted a plan submitted by the League of Women Voters of Utah and Mormon Women for Ethical Government for the 2026 elections.
  • The order noted that lawmakers did not appeal certain earlier rulings within the 30‑day statutory window.
  • A separate federal lawsuit led by Reps. Burgess Owens and Celeste Maloy remains pending before a three‑judge panel that indicated it might act soon on 2026 election administration.