Cox makes 2 picks to fill expanded Utah Supreme Court: A church attorney and a prosecutor

Gov. Spencer Cox has appointed Jay Jorgensen, a church attorney for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and another prosecutor to fill the two new seats on the Utah Supreme Court, which expanded from five to seven this year. Jorgensen's appointment reflects a significant choice given his ties to the state's predominant faith, which could influence the court's perspective on issues involving religious freedoms and practices. This move underscores the importance of diverse viewpoints on the state's highest judicial body, which now has a broader mandate to address a wider range of legal challenges.