Ken Lee Confirmation Likely Despite Affirmative Action Writings

Kenneth Lee likely will be confirmed this week to a federal appeals court seat despite opposition from Democrats over his writings on affirmative action and voting rights.

A Jenner & Block partner and first generation South Korean immigrant, Lee cleared a procedural hurdle in the Senate on Tuesday as lawmakers voted 50 to 45 to limit debate on his nomination. That set the stage for a vote on confirmation.

Lee would be the 40th appeals court judge confirmed under President Donald Trump and the fifth of his appointments headed to the San Francisco-based U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth ...