The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Sept. 18, 2025

Effort by UT Legislature to Stop Court-Ordered Fair Congressional Map Before the 2026 Midterm Fails, as State Supreme Court Denies Stay
We reported September 9th that a Utah state district court ordered a new Congressional district map be drawn by September 25th. Shortly after, the GOP-dominated Utah legislature asked for an emergency stay, which was denied by the Utah Supreme Court on September 15th. The new fair map should be in place for the 2026 midterm.

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Today’s Links

Articles & Resources:

American Democracy Minute - Judge Orders Utah to Immediately Draw New Congressional Map, After the Legislature Circumvented the Voters – and the State Constitution
Utah News Dispatch - Anti-gerrymandering plaintiffs cite ‘irony’ in Utah lawmakers’ appeal to Utah Supreme Court
Utah Legislature - Emergency Petition for Extraordinary Relief in League of Women Voters v. Utah State Legislature
Utah Supreme Court - Emergency Stay Ruling in League of Women Voters v. Utah State Legislature
Utah News Dispatch - Utah Supreme Court denies Legislature’s petition to block ruling tossing out congressional map

Groups Taking Action:

League of Women Voters UT, Mormon Women for Ethical Government, Campaign Legal Center, Better Boundaries UT

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U.S. Election Assistance Commission – How to Register And Vote in Your State

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