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Utah Governor Names New Supreme Court Picks | Salt Lake City News
Governor Spencer Cox has named two new justices to fill vacant spots on Utah’s Supreme Court—Judge Matthew L. Bell and Michael R. Menssen—following the retirement of Chief Justice Matthew Durrant and resignation of Justice Diana Hagen. Bell, a seasoned district court judge with experience as a U.S. attorney and DOJ trial attorney, vows to uphold the Constitution. Menssen, a top-tier corporate litigator at Mayer Brown, emphasizes respect for the Constitution and judicial independence. Both bring deep legal expertise and public service roots, signaling a strong next chapter for Utah’s highest…
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