Port: The North Dakota Ethics Commission could sue the Legislature and probably win

Port: The North Dakota Ethics Commission could sue the Legislature and probably win

MINOT — North Dakota's Legislature is on the brink of a nasty legal battle with the state Ethics Commission. I'm not sure they know just how much hot water they're in. Allow me to make my case. Article XIV of the state constitution represents the Ethics Commission amendment voters approved in the 2018 election cycle. It contains a right to campaign transparency. "The people of North Dakota need information to choose candidates for office, vote o…