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‘Power grab’ from the courts? Utah bill would raise bar to pause alleged unconstitutional laws

A wonky bill that could have big impacts on court cases challenging the constitutionality of laws passed by the Legislature is heading to the full Utah Senate for consideration after winning endorsement from a Senate committee on Wednesday. The bill’s critics — including those challenging Utah’s near-total abortion ban in court — argue it’s part of a “blatant power grab by the Legislature against the courts and the constitutional separation of powers in Utah.” Contending that Utah judges have too often blocked laws passed by the Legislature from taking effect while courts ...

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Carol Jean Ferguson

Carol Jean Ferguson, of Orem passed Thursday January 30, 2025. Services are entrusted to Walker Sanderson Funeral of Orem. Funeral Service will be Tuesday February 4, 2025. Please visit www.walkersanderson.com

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