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flag North Dakota seeks to dismiss a lawsuit by former Rep. Brandon Prichard, who challenged a law banning false political ads, arguing it chills free speech despite no active enforcement.

flag North Dakota state agencies have asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit by former Rep. Brandon Prichard, who challenged a state law banning false political ads, claiming it violates free speech. flag The state argues the law isn’t enforced—no one has been prosecuted, investigations are inactive, and the Ethics Commission no longer reviews complaints due to legal concerns. flag Defendants say Prichard lacks standing and are protected by the 11th Amendment. flag Prichard contends the threat of enforcement still chills speech, despite learning he wasn’t under active investigation.

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