A majority opinion penned by Chief Justice Jon Jensen denies Attorney General Drew Wrigley's request to remove a preliminary injunction that prevents a so-called trigger law from taking effect.
A majority opinion penned by Chief Justice Jon Jensen denies Attorney General Drew Wrigley's request to remove a preliminary injunction that prevents a so-called trigger law from taking effect.
"Judges are nominated and appointed through a largely opaque process guided by a few people whose personal connections to the candidates seemingly matter a great deal. We could do better."
Burgum said the court will benefit from Judge Doug Bahr's "analytical skills, compassion, high integrity and character, sense of fundamental fairness and deep understanding of the law."
Burgum said the court will benefit from Judge Doug Bahr's "analytical skills, compassion, high integrity and character, sense of fundamental fairness and deep understanding of the law."