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Jim Banks: we are about to vote on the confirmation of Mr. Justin Olson, President Trump's nominee to serve as a judge on the U.S.…

On the recordFebruary 5, 2026
we are about to vote on the confirmation of Mr. Justin Olson, President Trump's nominee to serve as a judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana. Justin is President Trump's first judicial nominee in Indiana of the second Trump administration. I hope all of my colleagues will join me in voting to confirm Justin. He is more than qualified for this position. I had never met or heard of Justin before this process, but let me just say that, from the very first time that I met with him, I knew he would make a great judge. I was really impressed by him, and I am grateful that President Trump nominated him. Together with his wife Leah, Justin is the proud father of five young children. I enjoyed spending time with them recently, when they were here to visit DC for Justin's hearing. Outside of his impressive legal career, Justin is an active member of his church, his community, and his community where he served as an elder and taught children Sunday school. Justin is a graduate of Grove City College and the Maurer School of Law at Indiana University Bloomington. After graduating, he served his country in the U.S. Attorney's Office in Indianapolis. During his time in the U.S. Attorney's Office, Justin earned a stellar reputation for his incredible work ethic and his character. Before his time in the U.S. Attorney's Office, Justin earned a prestigious clerkship with the chief justice of the Indiana Supreme Court.
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Jim Banks
Republican · Indiana

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Speaking in support of the confirmation of Justin Olson as a judge on the U.S. District Court.

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