Utah built respected courts. Political retaliation is undermining them

By: Lisa Stoddard-Reeves

Outlets: Utah News Dispatch

Published: May 12, 2026

Words: 822

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Utah built one of the most respected state court systems in the country. That reputation was grounded in a merit based judiciary designed to ensure judges were selected for competence and integrity rather than partisan political loyalty. This was not merely an envied tradition, it was embedded in our constitution. Today, that foundation is beginning to crack.

Justice Diana Hagen’s recent resignation cannot be viewed in isolation from the broader political …

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