Appeals

SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of a suit brought by the sponsors of state legislation that would put an age limit on candidates for federal office. The U.S. Supreme Court’s Thornton decision bars states from placing qualifications on such candidates; the sponsors acknowledge that Utah courts cannot overturn Thornton, and sought affirmation in order to challenge the Supreme Court’s precedent.

A provision preventing the Legislature from enforcing a voting law violates the separation of powers doctrine of the state constitution, a three-judge panel found.

Over a year after being signed into law, the state's highest court found the Texas Legislature has the authority to ban gender-affirming care for minors.