U.S. District Court Judge Daniel M. Traynor was awarded the Distinguished Service Award

U.S. District Court Judge Daniel M. Traynor was awarded the Distinguished Service Award at the State Bar Association of North Dakota ’s annual meeting in Bismarck on June 12, 2025.

Federal Practice Committee Sponsors CLE Speaker

The Federal Practice Committee for the District of North Dakota sponsored U.S. District Judge P. Casey Pitts from the Northern District of California to speak at the State Bar Association of North Dakota’s annual meeting on June 13, 2025.

Job Announcement: Case Administrator - U.S. Bankruptcy Court

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of North Dakota is accepting applications for the position of Case Administrator.

Job Announcement - Clerk of Court - U.S. Bankruptcy Court - Fargo

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of North Dakota is seeking a senior level executive with experience as an administrator of a diverse and innovative organization to serve as the Bankruptcy Court’s Clerk of Court.

8th Circuit decides N.D. case

The 8th Circuit decided N.D. case United States v. Jerome Koon, Jr., U.S. Court of Appeals Case No: 24-2369.

The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota announces ceremonies for the naturalization of new citizens in Fargo

The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota announces two ceremonies for the naturalization of new citizens to be held in Fargo on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

8th Circuit decides N.D. case

The 8th Circuit decided N.D. case United States v. Nicholas Nesdahl, U.S. Court of Appeals Case No: 24-2404

U.S. District Court sets naturalization ceremony for June 27

The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota announces two ceremonies for the naturalization of new citizens in Bismarck on Friday, June 27, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

8th Circuit decides N.D. case

The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals decided a North Dakota case on June 5th.

8th Circuit decides N.D. case

The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals decided the federal district court decision in Sandra Short v. Billings County on May 28.

Dickson Receives 2025 District of North Dakota Criminal Justice Act Distinguished Panel Attorney Award.

Tom Dickson has received the 2025 District of North Dakota Criminal Justice Act Distinguished Panel Attorney Award.

8th Circuit Court of Appeals decides N.D. case

The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the federal district court decision in United States v. Walter Holmes, Jr. on May 15, 2025.

8th Circuit decides N.D. cases

The 8th Circuit Court decided three North Dakota cases on May 14th.

Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice David Souter dies at age 85

Retired Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, David H. Souter, died on May 8, 2025.

8th Circuit decides N.D. case

The United States Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit has decided Travis Almer v. Justin Hanson.

8th Circuit decides N.D. case

The United States Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit has affirmed the district court ruling in Continental Resources, Inc. v. U.S.

8th Circuit decides N.D. case

The 8th Circuit decided a North Dakota case on April 10, 2025.

8th Circuit decides N.D. cases

The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals decided two North Dakota cases on March 24, 2025.

8th Circuit Court of Appeals decides N.D. case

The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals decided a North Dakota case on March 20, 2025.

North Dakota Federal Court Student Outreach Events

Federal judges, court staff, and representatives from other federal agencies have participated in several student outreach events throughout North Dakota this spring.

U.S. District Court sets naturalization ceremony for March 25th

The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota announces two ceremonies for the naturalization of new citizens will be held in Fargo on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

8th Circuit decides N.D. case

The 8th Circuit Court decided a North Dakota case on March 4, 2025.

8th Circuit decides N.D. case

The 8th Circuit Court decided a North Dakota case on March 3, 2025.

8th Circuit decides N.D. case

The United States Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit has decided a North Dakota case.

8th Circuit decides N.D. case

The United States Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit has affirmed the conviction in a North Dakota case.

U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota Raises Awareness of Scams Targeting Potential Jurors

The U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota Seeks to Raises Awareness of Recent Scams Targeting Potential Jurors

8th Circuit decides N.D. case

The United States Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit has affirmed the district court ruling in a North Dakota case.

8th Circuit decides N.D. case

The United States Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit has affirmed the district court ruling in a North Dakota case.

8th Circuit decides N.D. case

The United States Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit has affirmed the district court ruling in a North Dakota case.

U.S. District Court sets naturalization ceremonies on Dec. 17 in Fargo

The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota announces two ceremonies for the naturalization of new citizens to be held in Fargo on Tuesday, December 17.

Bill of Rights Day Student Contest

The U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota, along with U.S. District Courts in the Seventh and Eighth Circuits, are hosting the Fifth Annual Bill of Rights Day Student Contest.

8th Circuit decides N.D. case

The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals decided Eric Poemoceah v. Morton County on September 25.

Public Notice: Reappointment of U.S. Chief Bankruptcy Judge for Eighth Circuit

Public Notice: Reappointment of Chief Bankruptcy Judge Shon Kaelberer Hastings: Request for Public Comments

U.S. District Court sets naturalization ceremony for September 17, 2024 in Grand Forks

The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota announces a ceremony for the naturalization of new citizens will be held in Grand Forks on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.

U.S. District Court sets naturalization ceremony for September 24, 2024 in Fargo

The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota announces three ceremonies for the naturalization of new citizens will be held in Fargo on Tuesday, September 24, 2024

U.S. District Court sets naturalization ceremony for September 13

The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota announces two ceremonies for the naturalization of new citizens will be held in Bismarck on Friday, September 13, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

8th Circuit decides N.D. cases

The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals issued opinions in two North Dakota cases on August 29th.

8th Circuit decides N.D. case

The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion in Curtis McGarvey v. United States on August 22.

8th Circuit Decides N.D. Case

The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion in North Dakota Retail Assoc. v. Board of Governors on August 21.

8th Circuit decides N.D. case

The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals decided United States v. Daniel Cartagena-Rodriguez on August 16.

8th Circuit decides N.D. case

The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals decided Emily Becker v. North Dakota University System on Wednesday, August 14th.

8th Circuit decides N.D. case

The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals decided United States v. Robert Wolter on Tuesday, August 13th.

8th Circuit decides N.D. case

The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals decided Firearms Regulatory Accountability Coalition, Inc. v. Merrick B. Garland on Friday, August 9th.

8th Circuit decides N.D. case

The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals decided United States v. Kylee Starr on August 2, 2024.

8th Circuit decides North Dakota case

The United States Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit has affirmed a North Dakota district court case.

8th Circuit decides N.D. case

8th Circuit decides N.D. case United States v. Darius Sledge Case No: 23-1096 and 23-1099

U.S. District Court sets naturalization ceremony for Thursday, August 1.

The U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota announces a ceremony for the naturalization of new citizens will be held in Fargo on Thursday, August 1, 2024.

8th Circuit decides N.D. case

The United States Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit has ruled on United States vs. Steven Pinto.

The U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota is announcing a CLE webinar opportunity on veterans’ legal issues

The U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota is announcing a CLE webinar opportunity on veterans’ legal issues on Thursday, June 27, 2024.

8th Circuit decides N.D. case

The United States Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit has decided a North Dakota case.

U.S. District Court to hold naturalization ceremonies

The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota announces two ceremonies for the naturalization of new citizens will be held in Bismarck on Friday, June 14, 2024.

8th Circuit decides N.D. case

The United States Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit has affirmed the district court ruling in a North Dakota case.

Stock awarded District of North Dakota Criminal Justice Act Distinguished Panel Attorney Award.

Charles A. Stock has been awarded the inaugural District of North Dakota Criminal Justice Act Distinguished Panel Attorney Award.

8th Circuit decides N.D. case

The United States Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit has affirmed the district court ruling in a North Dakota case.

8th Circuit decides N.D. case

The United States Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit has affirmed the lower court ruling in a North Dakota case.

8th Circuit decides N.D. cases

The 8th Circuit Court decided two North Dakota cases on May 2, 2024

8th Circuit decides N.D. case

The 8th Circuit Court decided a North Dakota case on April 30, 2024.

8th Circuit decides N.D. cases

8th Circuit decides two N.D. cases on April 5th, 2024.

8th Circuit decides N.D. case

The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has issued an opinion in a North Dakota case.

U.S. District Court sets naturalization ceremonies on March 26

The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota announces two ceremonies for the naturalization of new citizens in Fargo on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Job Announcement - Clerk of Court, 8th Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis, Missouri

The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis, Missouri has posted a job opening for Clerk of Court, 8th Circuit Court of Appeals

8th Circuit decides N.D. case

The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has affirmed the District Court decision in a North Dakota case.

8th Circuit decides N.D. case

The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has affirmed the District Court decision in Mandan, Hidatsa & Arikara Nation v. U.S. Dept. of the Interior.

8th Circuit decides N.D. case

The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has affirmed the sentencing in a North Dakota case.

8th Circuit decides N.D. case

The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has affirmed a judgment in a North Dakota case.

Local Rules Committee to begin the process of reviewing and proposing amendments to local rules of the U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota

Local Rules Committee will begin the process of reviewing and proposing amendments to the local rules of the United States District Court for the District of North Dakota in March 2024.

Federal Bar Association Student Civics Essay Contest

Federal Bar Association sponsoring a student civics essay contest for high school students

8th Circuit decides N.D. case

A federal appeals court has upheld the sentence of a man for his involvement in a drug-trafficking conspiracy transporting drugs to North Dakota for distribution.

8th Circuit decides N.D. case

The court affirmed the district court's judgment, ruling that the stimulus payment funds were subject to turnover towards Valentino Bagola's restitution obligations.

8th Circuit decides N.D. cases

The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit released opinions on three North Dakota on Dec. 27th.

U.S. Supreme Court Comments on the Death of Sandra Day O’Connor.

Funeral held in Washington, D.C. for former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor.

U.S. District Court sets naturalization ceremony for December 12

News Release: "The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota announces two ceremonies for the naturalization of new citizens will be held in Fargo on Tuesday, Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at 9:00am, at 11:00 a.m."

8th Circuit decides N.D. case

The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has issued an opinion in a North Dakota case.

U.S.: Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor dies at 93

Retired Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Sandra Day O’Connor died December 1st, in Phoenix, Arizona.

8th Circuit decides N.D. case

The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has issued an opinion in a North Dakota case.

8th Circuit decides N.D. case

The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has issued an opinion in a North Dakota case.

8th Circuit decides N.D. case

The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has issued an opinion in a North Dakota case.

8th Circuit decides N.D. case

The United States Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit has affirmed the conviction and sentencing in a North Dakota unlawful firearm and ammunition possession case.

Student entries invited in contest on importance of Bill of Rights

The U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota along with other U.S. District Courts in the Seventh and Eighth Circuits is sponsoring the Bill of Rights Day Student Contest.

U.S. District Court sets naturalization ceremony for September 19

U.S. District Court to hold two naturalization ceremonies on Sept. 19 in Fargo.

8th Circuit decides N.D. case

The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the judgment of the district court in a dispute over mineral rights.

8th Circuit decides N.D. cases

The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has issued per curiam opinions for two separate North Dakota cases.

8th Circuit decides N.D. case

The United States Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit has ruled that district court did not err in denying the request for a preliminary injunction.

8th Circuit decides N.D. case

The United States Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit has vacated a district court sentence and remanded the matter for further explanation and resentencing in a North Dakota drug case.

8th Circuit decides N.D. case

The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has issued an opinion in a North Dakota case.

Job Announcement - Term Law Clerk

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

Job Announcement - Court Reporter

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

U.S. District Court sets naturalization ceremony for August 10th, 2023.

News Release: "The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota announces a ceremony for the naturalization of new citizens will be held in Fargo on Thursday, August 10, 2023."

Justice serves as scholar for teacher professional development program

North Dakota Supreme Court Justice Daniel J. Crothers served as a scholar for the North Dakota Social Studies and We the People: the Citizen and the Constitution Summer Institute.

Mark Friese receives the Richard S. Arnold Award for Distinguished Service

The Eighth Circuit Bar Association has presented Richard S. Arnold Awards for Distinguished Service.

8th Circuit decides N.D. case

The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has affirmed that the district court correctly granted summary judgment.

8th Circuit decides N.D. case

The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has decided a North Dakota case.

8th Circuit decides N.D. case

The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has decided a North Dakota case.

U.S. Supreme Court opinions: June 30

The United States Supreme Court has issued three new opinions.

8th Circuit decides N.D. case

The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has issued an opinion in a North Dakota case.

U.S. Supreme Court opinions: June 29

The United States Supreme Court has issued three new opinions.

U.S. Supreme Court opinions: June 27

The United States Supreme Court has issued three new opinions.

Judge Hovland honored with VandeWalle medal

U.S. District Court Judge Daniel L. Hovland was awarded the Gerald W. VandeWalle Medal at the North Dakota State Bar Association’s annual meeting in Bismarck on June 15.