Attorneys for the state of North Dakota have asked the state Supreme Court to let North Dakota's overturned abortion ban remain in effect during the state's appeal of the judge's ruling that found the law unconstitutional BISMARCK, N.D. -- Attorneys for ...

The Northwest Landowners Association argues the process does not follow the North Dakota Constitution, which requires property owners to receive “just compensation” as determined by a jury if their private property is taken or damaged for public use. In the case of CO2 storage wells, the Industrial Commission – not a jury – determines the payment.