The Utah Supreme Court has upheld an injunction blocking the state's near-total abortion ban, which was triggered by the overturning of Roe v. Wade. This decision, issued on Thursday, means that abortion will remain legal in Utah up to 18 weeks of pregnancy while the case continues to be litigated in lower courts. The trigger law, SB 174, which would have banned abortions except in cases of rape, incest, or health concerns, remains on hold. The court's ruling was a 4-1 decision, siding with arguments from Planned Parenthood. Judge Stone's initial decision to put the law on hold was upheld. Reactions to the ruling were mixed, with some lawmakers, including Sen. Todd Weiler and Gov. Cox, expressing disappointment, while others celebrated the decision as a protection of essential healthcare services.