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US judge rules that North Dakota legislative map violates Voting Rights Act and ‘dilutes’ Native American voting strength

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Following a four-day trial, a US federal judge ruled on Friday that North Dakota’s 2021 legislative redistricting plan violates the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (VRA) because it dilutes the voting power of Native American voters. The case is in the US District Court for the District of North Dakota.

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North Dakota legislature fails to override veto on anti-transgender bill

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The North Dakota House of Representatives Monday failed to override Governor Doug Burgum’s veto of Senate Bill 2231 , which would restrict the treatment of transgender students in the state’s grade schools. The post North Dakota legislature fails to override veto on anti-transgender bill appeared first on JURIST - News.

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North Dakota house passes state government vaccine mandate ban

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The North Dakota House of Representatives Thursday passed a bill that would ban state-level government-ordered COVID vaccine mandates. It passed in the House by an 80-11 vote and has moved on to the North Dakota Senate. The bill would not apply to employers or contractors who have to comply with federal vaccine mandates.

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North Dakota House passes legislation exempting some locally made guns from federal regulations

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The North Dakota House of Representatives approved legislation Wednesday that would exempt some locally made guns from federal regulations and laws. ” This new legislation would still require gun-owners to act in accordance with North Dakota laws, regulations, and registration.

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US judge orders new legislative district for Native American voters in North Dakota

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Welte ordered a new joint North Dakota legislative district for two Native American tribes on Monday. The Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians and the Spirit Lake Tribe had awaited the North Dakota Secretary of State’s court-ordered response by late December. US District Chief Judge Peter D.

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North Dakota Senate Approves Coronavirus Business Liability Bill

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The North Dakota Senate has approved a bill that would shield businesses from liability in the event any of their employees contracted novel coronavirus at work. According to The Grand Forks Herald, the proposal was passed 41-6 on Wednesday.

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Supreme Court of North Dakota Finds Designation of a Witness as a Party Representative Doesn't Obviate the Need to Prove Personal Knowledge

EvidenceProf Blog

Like its federal counterpart, North Dakota Rule of Evidence 615 states that At a party's request, the court must order witnesses excluded so that they cannot hear other witnesses' testimony, or the court may do so on its own.

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