North Dakota agencies say suit over political ad law should be dismissed

By: Mary Steurer

Outlets: North Dakota Monitor

Published: February 9, 2026

Words: 787

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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North Dakota state agencies have asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit challenging a state law that criminalizes lying or making intentionally misleading statements in political ads.

Brandon Prichard, who represented Bismarck in the Legislature in 2023 and 2024, in early November filed suit over the state’s corrupt practices law, claiming that it violates the First Amendment.

The Republican is a controversial figure in North Dakota politics in part for his attacks …

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