Court Bars Unmarried Couples From Joint Adoption
North Dakota's Supreme Court ruled that state law allows only one unmarried adult to adopt a child at a time.
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November 3, 2026
Judge Strikes Down North Dakota Beef Commission LawA district court ruled that naming four specific groups in the nomination statute created an unconstitutional closed class.
November 2, 2026
Attorney General Finds Dispatch Center Violated Meeting LawNorth Dakota's Attorney General found the Red River Regional Dispatch Center failed to give proper notice of a January meeting location change, while clearing the City of Fargo.
October 29, 2026
North Dakota Court Rejects Candidate Disqualification EffortThe Supreme Court denied a petition to remove four legislative candidates from the November 3 ballot.
October 21, 2026
North Dakota Supreme Court Hears Ballot Eligibility CaseJustices consider a legal challenge aimed at removing four Republican candidates from the general election ballot.
October 16, 2026
North Dakota Supreme Court Reverses Organ Contract RulingJustices ordered a lower court to review a default judgment involving fabricated legal citations.
October 15, 2026
North Dakota Justice Warns Against AI In Court FilingsJustice Jerod Tufte cautioned attorneys that using unverified generative AI in court documents risks fabricated citations.
September 18, 2026
North Dakota Supreme Court Upheld Gender-Affirming Care BanThe state's high court ruled the law prohibiting gender-affirming care for minors does not violate constitutional rights.