by William C. Duncan | Jul 15, 2022
Why Utah’s abortion law is being challenged in court Written by William C. Duncan In a 1977 article in the Harvard Law Review, U.S. Supreme Court Justice William Brennan issued a call to state courts to embrace a new role. During the first decades of Brennan’s...
by William C. Duncan | Jul 15, 2022
The Supreme Court revoking a right? It’s happened before Written by William C. Duncan See if this scenario sounds familiar: In a controversial decision, the U.S. Supreme Court identified a right it believed was implied in the 14th Amendment’s protection of personal...
by William C. Duncan | Jul 8, 2022
New Utah justice is nominated as abortion ruling raises profile of state courts Written by William C. Duncan At the end of June, the U.S. Supreme Court was wrapping up its term. In Utah, Gov. Spencer Cox nominated a new member of the Utah Supreme Court, Judge Jill...
by Jonathan Ammons | Jul 7, 2022
A democracy of learning Written by Any views, thoughts, or opinions expressed by the author are his alone and do not necessarily reflect those of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints or any other organization or corporation with which he might be...
by Derek Monson | Jul 5, 2022
Dobbs and Cox’s Supreme Court nomination ring in a renaissance of federalism Written by Originally published by The Salt Lake Tribune. The last week – the past year and a half, really – brought a whirlwind of activity that will shape American federalism for...
by Derek Monson | Jun 30, 2022
Primary election day comes and goes, and Utah’s elections are still secure Written by Primary election day in Utah has passed, and initial election results are in. Most incumbents won, while a few did not. Primary voter turnout in Salt Lake County and Utah County –...