Utah Supreme Court justice recused from 2 cases challenging constitutionality of new 3-judge panel

By: Katie McKellar

Outlets: Utah News Dispatch

Published: September 10, 2026

Words: 1,022

Last Updated: 1 week ago

A Utah Supreme Court justice now won’t participate in two cases — the first dealing with gerrymandering and another on abortion — that are each challenging the constitutionality of the Utah Legislature’s newly created rotating three-judge “constitutional court” specifically meant to hear challenges to state laws.

Utah Supreme Court Justice John Nielsen, who was first appointed to the state’s highest court last fall, has recused himself from both cases.

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