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SD public defense duties shift from counties to state; SCOTUS appears skeptical of restricting government communications with social media companies; Trump lawyers say he can't make bond; new scholarships aim to connect class of 2024 to high-demand jobs.

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The SCOTUS weighs government influence on social media, and who groups like the NRA can do business with. Biden signs an executive order to advance women's health research and the White House tells Israel it's responsible for the Gaza humanitarian crisis.

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Midwest regenerative farmers are rethinking chicken production, Medicare Advantage is squeezing the finances of rural hospitals and California's extreme swing from floods to drought has some thinking it's time to turn rural farm parcels into floodplains.

ND: Criminal Justice

On January 24th, AARP will lead advocacy day at North Dakota's state capitol, in hopes of getting more focus on issues such as prescription drug costs. (Adobe Stock)
ND Lawmakers Urged to Look at Drug Costs, Fraud Restitution

North Dakota lawmakers are scheduled to return to Bismarck early next month. They'll hear calls to help older residents, with the cost of …

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North Dakota voters have rejected past efforts to legalize marijuana, but state lawmakers have taken steps to reduce the burden of minor offenses. (Adobe Stock)
North Dakota Has Complex Legal Dynamic Surrounding Marijuana Convictions

Marijuana policy is back at the forefront in North Dakota and on the national level. It has sparked questions about barriers created by low-level …

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A new report says saddling young offenders with debt, such as restitution, limits their opportunities for positive growth that can keep them out of trouble in the future. (Adobe Stock)
Report: Juvenile Justice Restitution Laws Need Reboot

States like North Dakota need to re-imagine their restitution laws for juvenile offenders, according to a new report, which showed the payments often …

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Domestic violence experts say it can take seven attempts for a victim to permanently leave their situation. (Adobe Stock)
ND Groups Navigate Challenges to Expand Crime Victim Aid

Non-profits assisting North Dakota crime victims are trying to maintain services they've been building in recent years. As demand reaches pre-…

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A recent report tracking lawyer counts in each state says North Dakota has slightly more than two lawyers per 1,000 residents. (Adobe Stock)
ND Trying to Recruit More Lawyers for Rural Areas

Applications are being accepted through March for a new effort designed to attract more lawyers for rural communities in North Dakota. Last year…

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In North Dakota, Native Americans represent only 5% of the state's population, but roughly a quarter of the state's prison and jail population. (Adobe Stock)
ND Continues Effort to Examine Racial Bias in Courts

It's been nearly a year since North Dakota began collecting racial data on people accused of committing crimes - a process that paves the way for a re…

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North Dakota has nearly 1,700 active lawyers, but a report says most are centered in urban areas. A majority of the state's 53 counties have 5 or fewer lawyers. (Adobe Stock)
Is ND Turning Into a Legal Desert?

MINOT, N.D. - North Dakota has just had a new class of attorneys admitted to the state bar. But some in the legal community feel there aren't enough …

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Police department parking lots and their video surveillance often are used as safe trading spots for people completing a transaction that began online. (Adobe Stock)
Police in ND: Avoid a Ripoff When Trading Items in Person

WEST FARGO, N.D. - West Fargo is the latest North Dakota city to offer "safe" trading spaces for online transactions. While not all communities …

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Fargo's proposed hate-crime ordinance would center around three existing underlying crimes, including criminal mischief, harassment and simple assault. (Adobe Stock)
Fargo Considers Proposed Hate-Crime Law

FARGO, N.D. -- Efforts to adopt a statewide hate-crime bill stalled in the North Dakota Legislature this year, but there's some action at the local …

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In 2019, about 76,000 children were prosecuted in the adult system, and more than 80% were racial minorities, according to a report from Human Rights for Kids. (chatiyanon/Adobe Stock)
Outside of ND Efforts, Federal Overhaul of Juvenile Justice Proposed

FARGO, N.D. -- A bipartisan group of lawmakers is introducing a package of bills to make the federal criminal-justice system more fair and age-…

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A 2015 study by the National Center for State Courts found, in civil cases in certain U.S. jurisdictions, 76% involved at least one litigant who was self-represented. (Adobe Stock)
Renewed Push to Expand Access to Legal Aid

MINOT, N.D. -- The movement to expand affordable legal services is receiving renewed focus, since a U.S. Supreme Court Justice made a public …

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According to one study provided by the Justice Department, murder rates of Native American women in some territories are 10 times higher than the national average for all races. (Adobe Stock)
Advocates Hail Passage of Bill Aimed at Protecting Indigenous Women

MANDAN, N.D. -- Native American groups hope the president will sign a measure designed to help law enforcement get a handle on a public safety issue …

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