Summary
Former President Trump criticized a court decision in Utah requiring new congressional maps due to concerns about gerrymandering. He argued that the decision is unconstitutional and urged Utah Republicans to prevent changes that could favor Democrats. The court's decision stems from a 2018 voter-approved initiative aimed at preventing gerrymandering.
Key Facts
- A Utah court ruled that new congressional maps must be drawn due to gerrymandering concerns.
- Former President Trump stated that this ruling is unconstitutional.
- Trump urged Utah Republicans to keep their current Republican representatives in Congress.
- Utah Senator Mike Lee agreed with Trump, criticizing the use of independent commissions for redistricting.
- The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 2015 that independent redistricting commissions are allowed by the Constitution.
- States like Arizona have independent commissions to draw congressional district lines.
- Utah's ruling is based on a state constitutional provision allowing public input in government reform.
- The Utah legislature must draw new maps by September 24, complying with anti-gerrymandering rules from Proposition 4.
