Summary
A Utah Republican lawmaker wants to impeach a state judge, Judge Dianna Gibson, for her decision to reject a Republican-led congressional map. Judge Gibson ruled the map violated a voter-approved law meant to prevent unfair redistricting. The move to impeach the judge showcases a dispute over redistricting within Utah and mirrors larger national conflicts on similar issues.
Key Facts
- A Utah state judge struck down a Republican-created congressional map, citing it violated a voter-approved measure (Proposition 4) designed to prevent gerrymandering.
- Proposition 4 set up an independent commission to ensure fair redistricting.
- Judge Gibson ordered a new map to be used in the 2026 elections instead.
- A Utah Republican lawmaker introduced a resolution to impeach Judge Gibson, claiming she overstepped her authority.
- Impeaching a judge in Utah requires approval by two-thirds of both the House and Senate, which is unlikely to happen in this case.
- Democrats praised the judge’s decision as a victory for fairness, while some Republicans criticized it as biased.
- A political science professor stated that the judge's decision was based on law, not partisanship.
