Peace Garden News

The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee has advanced the nomination of Nicholas W. Chase to serve as United States Attorney for the District of North Dakota, according to an announcement from Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer. The senators had recommended Chase for the position and have supported his confirmation process. With this approval, Chase’s nomination will proceed to consideration by the full Senate.

“Nick Chase has the right background and experience to serve as the U.S. Attorney for North Dakota,” said Senators Hoeven and Cramer. “He’s tried cases ranging from trafficking and child exploitation to narcotics to fraud and money laundering, helping to make our state safer and more secure. We appreciate the Senate Judiciary Committee for approving his nomination and will continue working to secure his confirmation by the full Senate.”

Chase is currently a North Dakota District Court Judge in the East Central Judicial District, following his appointment by Governor Doug Burgum. His prior experience includes two decades at the U.S. Attorney’s office for North Dakota, where he served as Acting U.S. Attorney and First Assistant U.S. Attorney. He is a native of North Dakota with additional experience in private legal practice and as a federal judicial law clerk.