Peace Garden News

U.S. Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer have announced the nomination of Nicholas W. Chase by the Trump administration for the position of United States Attorney for the District of North Dakota. The senators had previously recommended Chase for this role earlier in the year.

Nicholas W. Chase currently serves as a North Dakota District Court Judge for the East Central Judicial District, having been appointed by Governor Doug Burgum. His career includes 20 years of service in the U.S. Attorney’s office for the District of North Dakota, where he held positions such as Acting U.S. Attorney and First Assistant U.S. Attorney. Chase, a native of North Dakota, has also worked in private practice and served as a federal judicial law clerk.

Senators Hoeven and Cramer expressed their support for Chase's nomination: “We appreciate the Trump administration nominating Nick to be the U.S. Attorney for North Dakota, and will work to advance his confirmation as quickly as possible. Nick has dedicated his career to public service and the pursuit of justice in North Dakota and has a proven record of building cooperation among federal, state, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies. From dismantling drug smuggling networks to prosecuting major fraud and trafficking cases, Nick has built a reputation rooted in integrity and a deep commitment to public safety. We look forward to working with him in this position to help make communities across our state safer and more secure.”