Twelve people have applied to be North Dakota’s next Supreme Court justice, including four district court judges. A spot on the court is up for grabs after Justice Daniel Crothers announced last month he will retire in February after 20 years on[...]
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North Dakota Supreme Court supermajority rule rare among states
An unusual clause in the North Dakota Constitution that limits the power of the courts kept the state’s near-total abortion ban from being struck down last month. Most state Supreme Courts require a majority vote to declare a law unconstitutional. But in[...]
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North Dakota abortion ban deemed constitutional in split opinion from state Supreme Court
North Dakota’s near-total abortion ban will remain in place after the state Supreme Court, in a 3–2 split, fell one vote short of the supermajority needed to strike it down. The majority found the law unconstitutionally vague, but that view was not[...]
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2 seek position of North Dakota Supreme Court chief justice
North Dakota Supreme Court justices Lisa Fair McEvers and Jerod Tufte have announced their candidacy for chief justice after Justice Jon Jensen announced last week he will step down from the helm. The position is selected by a vote of the five[...]
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Port: We do not have Fourth Amendment rights if the government can punish us for exercising them
North Dakota’s Supreme Court is weighing a case that cuts to the heart of constitutional protections. At issue is whether a man charged in a fatal crash could be threatened with an added criminal charge for refusing a breath test. His defense[...]
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So Far, You Have the Right to Remain Stupid
Our President has presented our citizens, not to mention the world, with a blizzard of ideas and actions, the legality of which in many cases are yet to be finally determined. One of the issues is “an old friend,” that being whether[...]
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North Dakota Supreme Court allows landowner challenge to CO2 storage law to proceed
North Dakota’s Supreme Court has reopened a high-stakes fight over property rights and carbon storage, sending a case back to district court that could shape the future of carbon pipelines and energy projects across the state. At the center is a 2009[...]
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Montana Republicans work toward party labels for judicial candidates
The Montana Legislature is at a crossroads, with Republican lawmakers pushing to turn judicial elections into a partisan affair. Two competing bills have emerged: one mandates party affiliations for judicial candidates, while the other makes it optional but still carries the tag[...]
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North Dakota Supreme Court denies state’s request to reinstate abortion ban
The North Dakota Supreme Court chose not to reinstate a nearly total abortion ban while the state’s appeal continues. In a majority opinion, justices raised concerns about the law’s clarity and applicability, hinting at a potential siding with the plaintiffs. Originally passed[...]
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North Dakota’s top court proposes free therapy for jurors after traumatic trials
Serving as a juror in a difficult trial can leave an indelible mark on anyone, yet these individuals hold a crucial role in our justice system. Recognizing the emotional toll, the North Dakota Supreme Court is proposing a new measure to support[...]
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Minot Judge Among Three Named to Fill ND Supreme Court Vacancy
North Central District Judge Stacey Louser’s name was put forward by a panel offering Governor Burgum three candidates for a soon-to-be-vacant ND Supreme Court seat. The open seat was created by the retirement of Chief Justice Gerald VandeWalle. VandeWalle is retiring after[...]
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North Dakota Supreme Court Criminalizes Saying No to DUI Tests
The penalty for saying no to a breathalyser or blood test is now officially a criminal offence. Catch the details on the court case and commentary from Rob Port and Say Anything Blog.com. [...]Read More... from North Dakota Supreme Court Criminalizes Saying[...]
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ND Chief Justice Addresses Legislature, Asks for More Judges & Staff
Chief Justice Gerald VandWalle spoke before the Legislature on Wednesday. The message: we need more help in the form of people. VandeWalle called for four new judges and 15 additional staff members to help, particularly in oil-impacted counties. [...]Read More... from ND Chief[...]
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VandeWalle Elected Chief Justice of N.D. Supreme Court
Gerald VandeWalle was elected to a fifth five-year term as the Chief Justice of the N.D. Supreme Court. VandeWalle was first elected to the court in 1978. [...]Read More... from VandeWalle Elected Chief Justice of N.D. Supreme Court