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Utah Supreme Court Gets New Faces
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- Jun 18, 2026
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- 122
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Summary
Utah’s Supreme Court just got a major makeover—with two new justices confirmed, swelling the bench to seven. Stephen Dent, a former federal prosecutor, and Jay Jorgensen, a longtime LDS Church official, now sit on the court despite criticism over their lack of judicial experience. Lawmakers worry the expansion, driven by Governor Cox’s appointments, could politicize the court—especially as recent rulings on abortion and citizen initiatives stir debate. Senators raised alarms about fairness, with one likening appointing non-judges to performing surgery without training. Both new justices, self-described originalists and textualists, say they’ll interpret laws based on their original meaning. With Cox now appointing five of seven justices, advocacy groups warn of mounting political pressure on the judiciary—even as they extend well wishes to the newcomers. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f88ff11ba2c95314