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Mar 10, 2026 Utah Republicans expanded the state supreme court from five to seven justices Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The court expansion raised concerns about altering judicial structure to influence future rulings on politically important disputes.
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- Utah Republicans expand state supreme court — In late January, Utah Republicans passed legislation to expand the state supreme court from five to seven justices, which was quickly signed into law by Governor Spencer Cox.
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Mar 9, 2026 The Supreme Court invalidated Trump's tariffs Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The ruling reaffirmed that major trade taxes require lawful authority and showed the judiciary checking executive overreach.
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- Supreme Court Invalidates Trump’s Tariffs — The US Supreme Court has invalidated tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump, potentially allowing for up to $175 billion in refunds to businesses that paid these import taxes.
- Supreme Court strikes down Trump's tariffs — The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the majority of tariffs imposed by former President Trump were unconstitutional, as they exceeded his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
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