Utah governor backs Supreme Court expansion after redistricting dispute

Utah Governor Spencer Cox supports expanding the state Supreme Court after judicial rulings against the legislature's redistricting efforts. He denies it's "court-packing," citing population growth. The governor's endorsement follows the state Supreme Court's unanimous decision upholding a lower court's rejection of a gerrymandered congressional map. Legislators had previously ignored voter-approved redistricting criteria. The Utah Supreme Court, comprised of Republican appointees, has twice ruled against the legislature's attempts to create favorable congressional districts. Legislators have since threatened impeachment and considered new legislation.