What you missed overnight night.🥳 Utah's gerrymandered congressional map was struck down. The judge reinstated the citizen-led redistricting reforms voters approved in 2018. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
What you missed overnight night.🥳 Utah's gerrymandered congressional map was struck down. The judge reinstated the citizen-led redistricting reforms voters approved in 2018. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
I don't think Utah really needs to be gerrymandered. It's overkill. There's like a dozen people who aren't Republicans in the entire state.
The fact is that Utah is already gerrymandered. The citizens initiative in 2018 that passed was designed to eliminate that. The Utah legislature basically said screw what the people voted for
This gerrymander being repealed was why Ben McAdams lost his seat.
It’s about time they are stopped. 💛💛💛💙💙💙
Guaranteed, the republicans will get what they want in Utah, because they'll do their regular delay, deny, etc until it's too late to do anything about it.
So….on to Act 3 in which Utah Repubs spend more of their limitless $$$ to find another judge/court to overturn this decision and if necessary on to Supreme Court who will do as they’re paid to do. Right?
Utah Supreme Court ruled it's unconstitutional to void citizen initiatives already and sent it back to this judge before this.
Please let us believe you're right and the state supreme court will do the right thing! If so, I think we'll have a Democrat Congress person from UT.
Awesome! Sending you ENERGY in UT!!
We'll see how the Utah SC handles the inevitable appeal. The state itself says they need maps by Nov 1st or people won't be able to file for office, and because it's a local constitutional issue and not national, the SCOTUS probably can't interfere, but no promises.
Yay!!! Thank you Marc - you are an American hero 💙🇺🇸🩵💪❤️🌟✨👏👏👏👏
👏ABOLISH👏GERRYMANDERING!
That’s a big 🖕to the White Bordello Dimwit & the Traitors in the Congess & the Senate.
👏👏👏👏👏👏 I live in Utah I have been looking for this information. THANK YOU!!! 🔵
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So ALL republicans KNOW they're rigging the system to CHEAT? SO MUCH INTEGRITY!
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Hallelujah. Of course there’s a coup in progress.
Marc please keep fighting for the people of this country.
Awesome!!!!
Awesome 👏 keep
We are in a world where Utah is showing us fair play?
Took 4 years, but yes.
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Thank you. Thank you. Thank you
Thank the people of Utah.
Chipping away.... one piece at a time Maga will crumble eventually. Don't give up
Thank you, Mr. Elias. They didn't mention that on the news yesterday, hmmmm. wonder why?? But thanks to the judge who slapped down the gerrymandered maps!!
Thank the League of Women Voters and Mormon Women for Ethical Government.
Bravo … Epstein Epstein Epstein +++
#GOPOhio gerrymandered maps have been ruled unconstitutional several times. #GOPLarose SOS misconstrued ballot language intent to confuse voters on this issue. Ohio is next on the list for further gerrymandering. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2024/10/11/o...
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Bravo Utah!!!
You could probably run the specifications for districting via longitude and latitude through a number of the AI systems ensuring population areas are not isolated. Districts to be as close to a rectangle as possible. Nice and neutral
yeah, legislators give a shit tho
If texas judges don’t do the same they should be censured & removed. A biased abuse of power has no place in the courts! They don’t deserve to be on the bench
#TheEndOfThisNightmareHasBegun!
That’s great news 💙
Please sue Indiana next! We've had horrible, racist, gerrymandered states for years now
Elias didn't sue Utah. League of Women Voters and Mormon Women for Ethical Government did.
I just whipped this up: districtr.org/plan/316153 it's not that hard to make fair maps!
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Even a broken clock...
Yes!
That makes no difference in that shit State.
The Democrats ran a COUP against Biden.
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So deeply grateful to you and your team.
Impressive...
Keep up the fight.. we got defeat this mf.. in Congress. and then remove his ass... legally not his unlawful way but.. aggressive as hell..
Really great news! Thank you for letting us know Mark!!
As usual Trump administration will tie it up in court 🙄
Haha fucking cheaters😂👏🏼👏🏼
What do you have on DOGE exposing our SSA private data on some new system, what's it called Numident ?
Thank you.
Great job Marc, thank you!
Marc is great! But this was fought by Utah's own
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👏👏👏 A definite win.
YES!💙💙💙💙💙
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Whoop!
Finally some good news! 💙👏
These are the kind of rulings that will keep Democracy intact!!!! Right On!!!!
Excellent!
Just get rid of districts and go with state PR.
It’s a win, but I’m not optimistic about what happens next. Our legislature is so emboldened with what is occurring Federally and the state’s constitutional protections of the judiciary are weak. I expect a court packing bill, maybe as soon as the next month’s special session. #utpol
On behalf of voters everywhere, thank you Marc.
Mr. Elias does fantastic work on our behalf. But this lawsuit was brought by local Utah groups/individuals: Mormon Women for Ethical Government, Utah League of Women Voters and others.
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The clowns at the Utah GOP don’t just look dumb they are dumber than the look. Which is some achievement in reverse!
Is this the last word or will it be appealed?
Utahn here. It’ll be appealed.
As I suspected. It’s so frustrating when these attorneys come on and “share the good news” but don’t add “but be assured this is not the final word, it will be appealed”. Worse, they never post the appellate loss nor do they post that trump is giving 🖕🏻completely unabated to orders against him. 🙄🤦🏻♀️
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win ...
Well done
Yay!!! Score one for Democracy & the people!
It must feel like you are drinking from a fire hydrant at times. Great job with Utah and thank you for being one of the first line of defenses.
Excellent news!
Good. Get rid of more of these maps!
That's gotta be good news
It's only bad when Republicans do it ✨✨✨
Next up the Illicit 6 will rule against this
We have one thing in our favor. Past attempts to stop gerrymandering have led to SCOTUS decisions that they have no jurisdiction over State voting. I'm not sure Roberts will reverse that precedent.
That’s was before project 2025. It’s a different court now.
À la the Gang of Four!
Came here to say something similar—illicit 6 is perfect descriptor.
#SCOTGOP
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Isn’t it just like Democrats to do good In the dead of night with no warning (ha but also ⏰)
Doesn't matter, with democrat poll numbers shrinking even gerrymandering around urban areas won't work. You will not see another democrat president for years to come.
But the districts gerrymandered by the left are ok? Lol
Fire with fire 🔥
Well it's not working. LOL
Well it hasn't happened, now has it? Once it happens, we'll see if it does.
Thank god for @marcelias.bsky.social Telling people please subscribe to @democracydocket.com Gerrymandering, Redistricting, and voter suppression are the 3️⃣ MAIN ways Republicans cheat in Elections. Those 3 are the only thing that matter. The next voter suppression is underway, its vote-by-mail.
Agreed🫡
I think Elonia also got his hands into the voting machines this last election. Dems were too much of pussies to challenge. Can you imagine if Trump lost by 1.66%? Also, many Democrat counties recorded voting for Dems on all the down ballot except Trump got 90% plus of POTUS vote. Total scam!
I agree, should have challenged. We probably wouldn’t be living in a quasi-Dictatorship if they had. Elon is part of the conspiracy.
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Now we just gotta hope they make the map fair again. Make salt lake City its own district if possible
Without a much larger population, they'll always have some Republicans in the district, but at least it shouldn't be carved up like it is now.
True
Fascist Republicans do everything they can in the States they control to erase the will of the people and enforce their own priorities. 🤬🚩
Another one bites the dust ..
👍 YAY !!
Congratulations Utah!! keep up the good fight, cause democracy’s worth fighting for
Great news!!
The GREAT state of Utah!!!
Not that great. They voted in a legislature that gave them gerrymandering.
Isn’t Utah deeply red?
Yes, because of the gerrymander. Salt Lake City/County previously had a Congressional seat which was D. The Legislature split up those voters in the 4 redrawn House seats (all safe R now), going against a publicly-approved amendment for fair redistricting process.
Thank you for sharing
Utahn here. Yes. GOP controls the house/senate (super majority) and the governor’s mansion. It’s fu**ing swell.
Oh, sorry to hear that. I thought so. It doesn’t matter much then.
It might be a single seat pick up, but a Blue Dog. Look at Ben McAdams and you'll see what is likely.
Will Scotus reverse it?
Yeah! 👏
I love how the Elias Law team keeps winning and winning and winning!
I love and appreciate the genius of the Founders.
They left a giant loophole, however. Congress has the power to subpoena and the power to find witnesses in contempt, but they have no power to enforce subpoenas or punish that finding of contempt. They're dependent on the DOJ for those.
Congress does have some power to enforce its subpoenas, but it is pretty limited. Given how incompetent the department of "justice" is relying on the DOJ does mostly neuter congressional subpoenas though.
Thanks for the reminder. Unfortunately, with the current Supreme Court, does it really matter?
Yes it matters. If Congress had the power to enforce subpoenas then Gym Jordan would have been required to testify before the January 6th Committee.
Among others.
I think our founders never anticipated just how much bad faith, power hungry and mean spirited one party can become.
The same founders who only allowed white male landowners to vote?
And the Trump family was sued for racial discrimination in their housing developments!
They had nothing to do with this. bsky.app/profile/sltr...
a glimpse of sanity
Good work Elias, thank you for your willingness to struggle for all of us. Also in Texas they've made a big mistake...
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Wonderful news. 🌼
a genuine democracy values the voices and votes of every human within its boundaries; fake democracies only care about the voices and votes of those who support the ruling ideology;
How about the NC maps that were made before the 2024 elections? How is that going? I know the republicans got sued over those maps.
But just remember - www.sltrib.com/news/politic...
As it should be—the voters made the decision to NOT gerrymander, yet the Republican State Congress did it anyway—years ago—what assholes!
Thankyou 🦋
Well I am an Indie voted that voted for Mrs. Harris because I HATE the murderer, pedo, rapist, convicted felon Trump!
Two sides of the same coin, one is just less insane. Kamala wasn't the best choice, but would've been better than trump.
I agree. 300+ million people in our country? There should be at least 150 Lincoln level Candidates and another 100 or so JFKs and a couple of FDR quality candidates out there. We can and SHOULD do better as a nation than having to choose from a cho mo and a last minute throw down candidate.
Th stray kitty cat is better choice than the orange turd!!
Yeah, since tRump's the worst felon that ever walked on U.S. soil, and the democrats did nothing about it for 4 years, I wonder if democrats and republicans aren't just two heads of the same snake?
Ya think?
Good!
Thank you Marc!
Awesome
Utah, get organized! go.bsky.app/3P61HMx
More good news from the judiciary!
No doubt the GOP will continue to fight this tooth and nail. Many thanks to all those who are fighting against gerrymandering in Utah!
Is that the end? Or are interminable appeals in the offing?
Good news. Thank you.
Is it good news? Seems a precedent that could preclude California redistricting.
Thank the people who brought the lawsuit, the League of Women Voters and Mormon Women for Ethical Government.
Yeah but again, what’s the punishment? Those officials should be out on the street immediately.
except it’ll get appealed and the Supreme Court will eventually do whatever helps the GOP
Looks more like Harris won the 2024 Election! www.youtube.com/shorts/U-asT...
Make sure it happens.
Utah for the most part was ok. I left in 2015 after living in SLC for about 20 years. Sounds like a lot has changed because of the current crazy person.
Marc, Just a note - out of ALL the groups & individuals I follow & seek info from, you alone deserve financial support. Where it REALLY matters, you provide BANG for the donated buck. Finding a way to punch back without losing dignity. Giving hope when it feels hopeless. Thank-you. 💝
There is hope
Mail in voting is the answer to the GOP never winning another election and they know it. Oregon has had it for over 25 years with zero issues. MIV Fraud is a myth and a Republican talking point. Voting isn’t supposed to be about effort. At home with an iPad for reference. Perfect.
That's why Putin came to Alaska, to tell Trump to get rid of Mail in Voting so they can hack another election and keep him in power.
Thank the Mormons ✝️ They run this state, weather one agrees or likes them or not, to date they’re the only registered republicans who’ve attempted to hold the line🇺🇸⚖️ Loosing this battle for freedom against Evangelical Nazis. Fuck the GOP Mormons, Leave this failing Party of Russian traitors, GOP🇷🇺💩👎🏻☠️
No, thank the WOMEN of Utah who filed this lawsuit (non-Mormon & Mormon alike).
The past legislators who’ve resigned due to the GOP communist/Nazi direction is larger than any other group of Republicans, even if it’s only a few. Not defending, just saying.
66% of UT LDS voted for Trump in 2024. The UT legislature is full of Trump lackeys. And contrary to what people assume, UT is no longer majority Mormon. The people of UT voted for a non-partisan committee to draw a new map, & that is what the very Mormon UT legislature ignored.
Way to go Utah!
Good !
Good!!
I hope the judge has a security detail and a strong stomach for middle of the night death threats.
GOOD WIN !!!!💙
Don’t gloat. They will buy a judge to overturn it.
The Courts are moving too slow. Utah’s current Representatives should be nullified until Midterms under the new, legal Congressional Maps.
Wake up people! Your rights are disappearing daily! SMH…. 🤨
That's amazing news!
The tide is turning! Keep it up!
Congrats #Utah!!!
Congratulations and thanks!
A rare victory for humanity in our existential fight against conservatives
Thank you!
An entire state filled with child molesters?
I don't trust it will hold when the SCOTUS gets it. They've sold out the Constitution, the American people, and democracy. Blue stated need ignore this illegitimate court. All 6 in the majority are traitors and propping up a pedophile. They can't be trusted anymore until the judges trial.
Probably won't get to SCOTUS. The ruling was based on the Utah Constitution.
...just watch....they won't do it and election time will role around and that is how the Repubs will bypass the whole requirement. what? delay the election until it is done? that plays into their hands. have the election anyways? that plays into their hands.
If everything plays into their hands, then they must be on the right side of history.
There's a meeting planned for mid-October and if the Legislature doesn't present a valid map, the plaintiffs will be asked for theirs. www.sltrib.com/news/politic...
SCOTUS will overturn this on the shadow docket….
Yay, Utah!
But no hope for the radically gerrymandered NC maps?
When Trump & his Republican lackeys undermine the rule of law & the economy with policies “designed for maximum damage”… Public opinion is against this madness. The MAGA propaganda network will only get more frantic & dishonest the more public opposition hardens. #Resist & #Vote Blue.
Awesome! Another win for Democracy. Baby steps are leading to leaps! Congratulations and keep fighting the good fight Marc & team!
Thank you Marc and team for all that you’re doing!! Miss seeing the picture of your dog saying “democracy defender” over your shoulder when you do TV interviews!
Resist
We’re counting on the average joe in Utah to make a fair election map now?
🎶Utah, la-dee-ah-ta-dee-dah! Utah, la-dee-ah-da! Utah strikes again! And I’ve got no time for this gerrymander jive, I need a dozen wives! 👱♀️👱♀️👱♀️👱♀️👱♀️👱♀️👱♀️👱♀️👱♀️👱♀️👱♀️👱♀️
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Thank you! Thank you for doing this.
His law firm didn't. bsky.app/profile/sltr...
A good read for a change. Waking up to HOPE is truly inspiring.
So will they abide by it or just flip the court the bird like Ohio did?
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Wow, democracy strikes again! On a roll!
Ohio next, please. It’s been years since they’ve been ruled unconstitutional and they remain gerrymandered beyond fair representation
Well done!!
What are odds of this happening in TX?
Election Truth Alliance just completed their analysis of North Carolina. More anomalies found similar to Pennsylvania. youtu.be/shB6QhkKEVA?...
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Thank goodness, how soon before orange traitor goes after them
Excellent news!
This is huge. And the worm turns.
I just sent an email to Governor Cox, and any that I hadn’t been able to reach by phone, asking them to say no to NG troops sent by Trump.
Well, there seems to be sanity only in the Courts these days. I misspoke, SCOTUS is totally corrupted and the bought Justices are ruling the roost. They will also have consequences for their behavior.
Don't get too excited. We saw this in Ohio too. That fight is far from over.
Republicans just ignored the judges ruling.
Michigan as well. We had to step up donations and get our message out long after the voters approved. Rs really fight hard and don’t care what the majority of voters want
It's already been to the Utah SC and sent back to the judge in question. They can appeal on other grounds, and have said they will, but their argument they have a constitutional right to void initiatives regarding boundaries was found unconstitutional under Utah law. bsky.app/profile/sltr...
Cool. Ohio SC did the same. So did district courts. Ohio legislature just ignored the courts. And there is still SCOTUS. If Utah legislature refuses to undo their illegal change, who is going to hold them accountable? Are the courts going to jail them? No.
The Legislature bows to the courts more often than not. Every Utah SC member is Republican appointed, so they aren't dealing with elected members. One of the odd but good things about Utah, Mormons most often obey and respect the law. Of course, this took 4 years...
They're not obeying and respecting the law now though...and like all of the Ohio SC except one was Republican too. Much of this is political theater meant to show that they are trying to pushback and make it LOOK legitimate. Turn down the first and then accept the appeal argument.
Again, Utah is not Ohio. They did something similar with the institution of primaries instead of only caucuses. The Republican Party fought it for years and bitch about it constantly, but we do both because they exhausted their appeals. This may not be safe, but it's already been 4 years.
Utahn's as a whole have deep respect for the initiative process and the courts. It just sucks that it takes so long to win, but once an initiative wins, it is usually seen as a good thing. Ethics do actually matter. Just look at the last AG.
Appeal coming in 3, 2, 1…
This is so great
Good
Great! Anyone hear of any progress in killing the new Texas map?
Thank God for some good news.
I hope you're going after California for gerrymandering, the color of the state party shouldn't paint the districts.
Like your work from New Zealand, you are such a star and an inspiration. Wish you are here fighting our government atm.
Thank you for this
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wah hoo!!!
Thank you.
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Thank god for people like you who fight for our country. You rock!
Some good news from that growing state!
Why does our legal system move so much slower than our political system?
Because the judicial system is set up to be reactionary. 😮💨 You can't punish something until it's already done. Congress is supposed to be setting laws against this bullshit and they're not. We need an overhaul of the government from the top down and again from the bottom up in it's entirety.
A new constitution may be necessary.
A win for democracy! 🥳
See Abbott. That's how it's done.