A ruling regarding the closure of the redistricting case in Utah is expected from Judge Dianna Gibson before Christmas. The 3rd District Court judge is considering a request from the Utah State Legislature to close the case and send it to the Utah Supreme Court. The legislature's legal team argues that the case is effectively resolved following the judge's previous rulings on Proposition 4 and the selection of a new congressional map for Utah. The League of Women Voters of Utah and Mormon Women for Ethical Government have raised concerns, stating that the case is ongoing with unresolved claims. They argue that the legislature did not pursue the appropriate interlocutory appeals in a timely manner. They contend that the injunctions related to Proposition 4 and the new map are preliminary, and subsequent legislative changes keep the case active. During a recent hearing, Judge Gibson questioned whether the case might be considered over by the time of the 2026 election. The plaintiffs suggested that lawmakers could create a new map during the upcoming legislative session, potentially bypassing the courts. Attorney Mark Gaber highlighted remarks made by Senator Todd Weiler, who suggested that the legislature could establish a new map if a permanent injunction were issued. In response, the legislature's attorney, Frank Chang, pointed out that any legislative intent is reflected in their most recent actions. Recently, lawmakers moved the deadline for congressional candidate filings to March and condemned Judge Gibson's earlier ruling. In 2018, voters approved Proposition 4, which established an independent redistricting commission. The Utah State Legislature later passed its own maps, leading to legal action from the League and MWEG, who claim that the approved congressional map was gerrymandered to favor Republicans. Judge Gibson ruled in favor of the plaintiffs, declaring Proposition 4 as law and rejecting the legislature's map for not adhering to its criteria. Instead, she selected a map proposed by the plaintiffs, which has prompted competitive interest from Democratic candidates in Salt Lake County. The ongoing legal battle has positioned the Utah State Legislature in a potential showdown that may reach both the Utah Supreme Court and the U.S. Supreme Court.