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Court Upholds Validity of Bills from Tenth Legislature

The Supreme Court of the Northern Mariana Islands rules on legislative bills from the Tenth Legislature, affirming their validity for gubernatorial action.

Supreme Court rules on election contest in Northern Mariana Islands

The Supreme Court of the Northern Mariana Islands denied a petition from the Board of Elections regarding election contest jurisdiction.

Court rules on appeal process in Lucky Development case

The Supreme Court of the Northern Mariana Islands rules on appeal timelines in the Lucky Development Co. Ltd. v. Tokai U.S.A. Inc. case, affecting future appeals.

Court affirms election board's authority in voter challenges

The Supreme Court of the Northern Mariana Islands upheld the Board of Elections' authority to adjudicate voter challenges, impacting election procedures.

Court affirms conviction in Cabrera Alford plea case

The Supreme Court of the Northern Mariana Islands upheld Frances Cabrera's conviction, affirming the validity of her Alford plea.

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