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Could North Dakota’s Anti-Mask Law Apply to ICE Agents?

Categories: Faculty

UND law professor Steven Morrison says yes — but warns of serious First Amendment concerns North Dakota Monitor Mary Steuer Could a North Dakota law that makes it illegal for people to conceal their identities in certain situations also apply to masked immigration agents? One University of North Dakota School of Law professor says yes […]

Fostering Dialogue: The Role of Challenging Conversations in Legal Education

Categories: Students, Uncategorized

UND Law Students Reflect on the Value of Free Expression, Debate, and the Exchange of Diverse Ideas on Campus. FOX News Digital October 14, 2025 University of North Dakota School of Law students and members of the UND Federalist Society, Naomi Bromke and Sara Ziegler, discuss the importance of inviting controversial speakers onto campus and […]

Fargo City Worker Under Fire for Charlie Kirk Post; Professor McGinniss Cites Limits of Free Speech

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A Fargo city worker posted that Charlie Kirk “won’t be missed,” on Facebook. UND Law Professor, Michael McGinniss says free speech has limits, and extreme posts can lead to job consequences.   InForum By Ryan McNamara September 15, 2025 at 10:12 PM FARGO — A Fargo city employee is facing scrutiny after posting negative comments on […]

Professor Steve Morrison quoted as an expert: Julie Fedorchak to file election complaint after text sent saying she dropped out of U.S. House race

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Morrison said it’s a complicated issue because the First Amendment right to free speech is at play here. By Matt Henson Inforum June 12, 2024 at 10:43 PM BISMARCK — The winner of the Republican primary for U.S. House in North Dakota is sticking to a late campaign promise. Hold the person or persons for election […]

Professor Blake A. Klinkner published the article “When Does a Public Official’s Social Media Activity Constitute ‘State Action’ for First Amendment Purposes?”

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The article appears in the June 2024 issue of the Wyoming Lawyer In his article, Professor Klinkner breaks down recent U.S. Supreme Court caselaw addressing the constitutional rights of public officials to use social media. Professor Klinkner then explains the tests that courts will apply going forward in cases where litigants allege that public officials […]

Professor Blake A. Klinkner recently presented at the Central States Law Schools Association Annual Scholarship Conference

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Professor Blake A. Klinkner presented law review article at the University of Oklahoma School of Law In his presentation, “The 1st Amendment & Social Media’s Right to Censor – Addressing the Circuit Split,” Professor Klinkner discussed the constitutionality of state “anti-censorship” laws which restrict social media platform content moderation. Professor Klinkner also serves as Treasurer […]