U.S. District Court sets naturalization ceremony for Tuesday, September 23, 2025. Wednesday, September 10, 2025

In celebration of Constitution Day, 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, September 23, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. at the Sanctuary Events Center, 670 4th Avenue North.

U.S.  Magistrate  Judge  Alice  R.  Senechal  will  preside  over  9:00  a.m.  ceremony,  and  U.S.  Bankruptcy  Court  Chief  Judge  Shon  Hastings  will  preside  over  the  1:00  p.m.  ceremony.  Julia  Ernst,  a  constitutional  law  professor at UND, will speak at both ceremonies.

Approximately  200  individuals  are  expected  to  be  welcomed  as  new  citizens. The public is invited to attend.