Katie Lane Confirmed as Federal Judge | Butte News

Katie Lane is officially stepping into her federal judgeship after a contentious confirmation battle, where critics questioned her recent caseload—but she countered with over 4,000 cases handled in Montana courts, even outpacing her husband’s judicial tenure. Despite sharp criticism from Senator Jim Jones and concerns from Senator Steve Daines about political leanings, both Daines and Jon Tester voted to confirm her. With a law degree from the University of Montana and clerking experience for both Daines and Tester, Lane’s appointment marks a historic moment for Montana’s judiciary. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8f1e95aad60ee732