U.S.: Supreme Court seems favorable to religious education funding

Associated Press: "The Supreme Court’s conservative majority appeared ready Wednesday to reinvigorate a Montana scholarship program and make it easier to use public money to pay for religious schooling in many states."

Indian Child Welfare Act considered by en banc Fifth Circuit

Courthouse News Service: "A full 16-judge panel at the Fifth Circuit heard arguments Wednesday in a case that challenges a 1978 law that gives preference to Native American families in foster care and adoption proceedings involving children who are identified as belonging to a Native American tribe."

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

A job announcement for a Deputy Clerk with the District Court in Jamestown has been posted.

Job Announcement - Electronic Court Recorder

A job announcement for an Electronic Court Recorder with the District Court in Watford City has been posted.

Judge Traynor takes seat on U.S. District Court bench

On Jan. 13, President Donald J. Trump signed the commission formally appointing Daniel Mack Traynor as United States District Judge for the District of North Dakota. North Dakota Supreme Court Justice Gerald VandeWalle gave the oath of office to Judge Traynor.

Dakota Datebook: The Coal Lands Act of 1909

Prairie Public: "On this date in 1909, the Golden Valley Chronicle alerted readers to a bill pending in Congress that would deny mineral rights to homesteaders."

U.S.: Supreme Court considers religious schools case

MPR News: "The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments Wednesday in a major case that could dramatically alter the line separating church and state."

4 finalists chosen for SCJD judge vacancy

The Judicial Nominating Committee has named four attorneys as finalists for appointment to the South Central Judicial District judgeship vacancy that will be created by the retirement of Judge Gail Hagerty. They are Jessica J. Binder of Stanton and Paul H. Myerchin, Matthew A. Sagsveen and Bobbi Brown Weiler, all of Bismarck.

U.S. Supreme Court Jan. 21 arguments

Tuesday, the United States Supreme Court hears arguments in a case on the definition of “serious drug offense” and a case involving arbitration requires for an international commercial dispute.

Job Announcement - Court Reporter

A job announcement for a Court Reporter with the U.S. District Court in Bismarck has been posted.