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Utah Supreme Court nominees say they won’t be the Legislature’s lapdog nor be bound by past rulings

Michael Menssen and Judge Matthew Bell vow to uphold the Constitution — no matter who may object.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Supreme Court nominees Judge Matthew Bell, left, and Michael Menssen, at a Senate confirmation hearing at the Utah Capitol in Salt Lake City on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Supreme Court nominees Judge Matthew Bell, left, and Michael Menssen, at a Senate confirmation hearing at the Utah Capitol in Salt Lake City on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026.