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Better Utah celebrates Utah Supreme Court abortion case decision
The Utah Supreme Court today held that a lawsuit brought by Planned Parenthood Association of Utah (PPAU) against Utahâs abortion trigger law can move forward with an injunction in place. The limited decision in Planned Parenthood Association of Utah v. State of Utah et al. means that Utahns can continue receiving abortion care in Utah while the courts determine the constitutionality of the Utah Legislatureâs extreme abortion ban. (Read More)
Sutherland Institute: Utah Supreme Court decision oversteps courtâs role
Today, the Utah Supreme Court ruled to uphold the abortion injunction during the remainder of the trial in Planned Parenthood v. Utah. Sutherland released the following statement from its constitutional law and religious freedom fellow, Bill Duncan, on the decision:"On Monday, President Joe Biden proposed an ill-considered effort to undercut the U.S. Supreme Courtâs independence based on a fundamental misunderstanding of the courtâs role. Today the Utah Supreme Court issued a decision that indicates as fundamental a misunderstanding of the judicial role." (Read More)
Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilsonâs statement on Utah State Supreme Courtâs decision
In reaction to the Utah Supreme Courtâs decision that the stateâs ban on abortion should remain blocked, Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson issued the following statement: âI am grateful for the Courtâs decision and that access can continue in Utah. Such a deeply personal and fundamentally impactful decision belongs with a woman and her family, not politicians. I reaffirm my promise to advocate for reproductive rights for all. I urge Congress to act now to pass federal protections for reproductive rights for all states, including Utah.â
President Adams and Speaker Schultz respond to Utah Supreme Court decision
President J. Stuart Adams and Speaker Mike Schultz issue the following statement regarding the Utah Supreme Courtâs decision: âThe U.S. Supreme Courtâs landmark Dobbs decision reinstated the authority of our state to regulate abortion policy. The Utah Legislature thoughtfully acted to ensure the state had a strong policy in place to protect both the unborn and the life of the mother. We are deeply disappointed by the Utah Supreme Courtâs ruling today preventing our stateâs abortion law from taking effect more than two years after the Dobbs decision. Through this ruling, the Utah Supreme Court is undermining the constitutional authority of the Legislature to enact laws as elected representatives of the people of Utah.â
Utah House Democrats on the Utah Supreme Courtâs decision
The Utah House Democratic Caucus released the following statement in response to the Utah Supreme Courtâs decision on Planned Parenthood of Utah v. State of Utah: âWe stand with Utahns today, celebrating the Utah Supreme Courtâs decision to uphold the injunction against the near-total abortion ban in our state. This ruling ensures that essential healthcare services remain accessible." (Read More)
Utah Senate Democrats applaud Utah Supreme Courtâs decision
The Utah Senate Democrats released the following statement in response to the Utah Supreme Courtâs decision on Planned Parenthood of Utah v. Utah: âToday, the Utah Senate Democrats applaud the courtâs decision to uphold the injunction against Senate Bill 174 (Utahâs âtrigger lawâ), a measure that sought to impose an outright ban on abortions in our state. This decision is a critical step in ensuring that the health and safety of patients in Utah are respected and protected. By preventing the immediate enforcement of SB 174, the court has recognized the potential irreparable harm that this law could inflict on individuals seeking reproductive healthcare. As this case moves forward, we hope that the lower courts will thoroughly consider the constitutional issues at stake and continue to protect the rights and well-being of Utahns. (Read More)
Utah House Majority Whip Karianne Lisonbee issues statement in response to Utah Supreme Court decision
Representative Lisonbee, floor sponsor of S.B. 174 (2020) Abortion Prohibition Amendments, issues the following statement in response to the Utah Supreme Courtâs decision: âThe Dobbs decision was a long-awaited victory for human life and correctly allows states to enact policies to protect unborn life through the legislative process. I am extremely disappointed that the Supreme Court failed to lift the preliminary injunction and has not allowed Utahâs abortion law to go into effect. Utahns deeply value human life in all stages and all circumstances. As legislators, we are committed to upholding those values in our laws. Itâs deeply unfortunate that Utahâs strong pro-life law continues to be tied up in litigation more than two years after the Dobbs decision, resulting in the deaths of thousands of unborn babies in our state. We are consulting with our legal counsel on next steps for the litigation and are confident that we will ultimately prevail on the merits of the case.â
Salt Lake County Democratic Party on the Utah Supreme Courtâs decision
Salt Lake County Party Chair Jade Velazquez response to the heartening decision by the Utah Supreme Court to protect abortion rights in Utah: âWe feel vindicated by the Utah Supreme courtâs decision to uphold the injunction on the near total abortion ban passed by extremists in our state legislature. Politicians have no place involving themselves in a Utahnâs decision of when to start or grow their family. This is a deeply personal decision that should continue to be only between a patient and their doctor." (Read More)
U.S. Senate nominee, Caroline Gleich, releases statement on Utah Supreme Courtâs ruling
Today, the Utah State Supreme Court released a decision upholding the injunction that blocked the enforcement of Utahâs abortion âtrigger banâ. Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Utah, Caroline Gleich, released the following statement in response: "Today, the Utah Supreme Court made the right decision by upholding a block on a near-total abortion ban. The decision safeguards families, freedom, and the future of everyday Utahns against the Republican agenda to exert further control over access to reproductive healthcare." (Read More)
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