Two Utah Republican Congress members are asking a federal court to block new U.S. House districts that could help Democrats win a Salt Lake City seat. A lawsuit filed Monday by U.S. Reps. Celeste Maloy and Burgess Owens claims a state judge violated the Constitution by rejecting districts drawn by the Republican-led Legislature. The lawsuit argues that courts have no authority to draw congressional maps. Utah is among several states in legal battles over House voting districts. Redistricting has gained urgency after President Donald Trump urged Republicans to reconfigure districts to gain an advantage in midterm elections.
