Press Conference Statement on UT Supreme Court Decision

The following statement was read by MWEG communications specialist Laura Lewis at a press conference at the Utah State Capitol.

Mormon Women for Ethical Government is grateful to be here today alongside our fellow plaintiffs to celebrate this historic ruling. It is fitting that this victory for Utah voters was achieved by Utah voters – those who supported Prop 4, those who participated in the independent redistricting process, those who organized this lawsuit, and those who courageously stood up as plaintiffs. The people of Utah have come together to assert their right to reform their government.

This unanimous Utah Supreme Court decision upholds the will of the people, and we have great confidence that the people of our beloved state will exercise that right to help our citizens flourish. This process and its outcome are testaments to the good things that come when thousands of people engage. From gathering signatures for citizen ballot initiative Prop 4 to participating in the map drawing process to advocating for the legislature to adopt fair maps to educating the public on protecting democracy to joining the lawsuit, MWEG members, alongside the League and our fellow Utahns, have been involved at every step in advocating for fair maps and the meaningful right to vote.

As members of MWEG, we do this work because our faith inspires us to advocate for a more responsive and accountable government, and we will continue to work tirelessly for the rights of citizens to choose their politicians. Today’s Utah Supreme Court ruling affirms that right, and we look to the future with hope.