Justice Nielsen Recuses from Abortion Case | Salt Lake City News

Utah Supreme Court Justice John Nielsen has stepped away from a high-stakes abortion case after Planned Parenthood urged him to recuse himself, citing his prior work with Pro-Life Utah. Though he initially believed he could participate, he ultimately prioritized judicial impartiality, acknowledging the appearance of bias. This isn’t his first recusal — he also backed out of a separate case over legislative panels, a move that’s delayed critical legal proceedings. With the court expanding to seven justices and new nominees poised for confirmation, the scene is charged with political tension as the state grapples with constitutional questions and judicial independence. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/25bebc26ab440d24