Former Republican lawmaker challenges North Dakota law on false political ads
A former North Dakota lawmaker is taking aim at one of the state’s political guardrails. Brandon Prichard, a controversial figure known for his hard-edged attacks on fellow Republicans, has filed a federal lawsuit seeking to overturn North Dakota’s corrupt practices law — the statute that makes it a crime to knowingly spread false or misleading claims about candidates or ballot measures. Prichard argues the law chills free speech and has triggered multiple investigations into his own political activity. Supporters say the rule is essential for accountability; critics see it as government overreach. Now a federal judge will decide where that line belongs. Mary Steurer with North Dakota Monitor has the full story.
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