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JUDICIAL OVERREACH: Utah Republicans FIGHT BACK Against Democrat-Friendly Maps Forced by Liberal Judge

Gary FranchiFebruary 4, 2026102 views
JUDICIAL OVERREACH: Utah Republicans FIGHT BACK Against Democrat-Friendly Maps Forced by Liberal Judge
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Utah Republicans are taking the fight to federal court after a liberal state judge rejected their legislature-drawn congressional map in favor of one that gives Democrats a much better shot at winning House seats they don't deserve.

The lawsuit, filed Monday in federal court, directly challenges Judge Diana M. Gibson's brazen decision to throw out the Republican-controlled legislature's redistricting map and instead impose a Democrat-friendly alternative drafted by left-wing advocacy groups.

This is textbook judicial activism, folks. When liberal judges don't like the results of the democratic process, they simply overturn it and install their preferred outcome.

Republican Representatives Celeste Maloy and Burgess Owens are leading the charge against this judicial power grab. As conservative activist @sassyandcowgirl noted on social media: "House Republicans sue to block Utah congressional map that favors Democrats. Reps Celeste Maloy and Burgess Owens challenge court-imposed 'Map 1' drafted by advocacy groups."

The controversy centers around what's being called "Map 1" - a redistricting scheme that would artificially boost Democrat chances in a solidly red state where they've failed to win voters through actual policy positions.

Deep State Tactics at the State Level

This judicial interference represents exactly the kind of establishment manipulation that President Trump has been fighting against for years. When Democrats can't win at the ballot box, they turn to activist judges to impose their will on the American people.

Patriots across social media are rallying behind the Utah Republicans' fight. @Fearless45Trump shared the story, highlighting how this battle represents a broader pattern of judicial overreach targeting conservative states.

Utah voters chose Republican leadership for a reason - they want conservative representation that aligns with their values, not Democrat policies forced on them by unelected judges working with left-wing advocacy groups.

Will Utah Republicans successfully defend their constitutional right to draw their own districts, or will activist judges continue undermining the will of the people? This case could set crucial precedent for stopping judicial tyranny nationwide.

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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UtahMom4FreedomVerifiedjust now
I've lived in Utah my whole life and watched our state get more conservative over the years, but somehow these maps are supposed to favor Democrats? Makes no sense. Good for our GOP legislators for not rolling over on this one!
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SaltLakePatriotVerifiedjust now
Finally! It's about time our representatives stood up to these activist judges who think they can redraw maps from the bench. The people of Utah voted for these legislators, not some liberal judge appointed by Democrats.
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ConservativeVoter22Verifiedjust now
Exactly right! This is what we elected them to do - fight back against judicial activism.