The nomination of Adeel Mangi, a Muslim, as a federal judge by President Biden has sparked controversy and opposition, highlighting a significant divide. Critics, including prominent Republicans and legal figures, have labeled Mangi and other nominees as radical threats to the federal judicial system, urging a united Republican front against their confirmation. Mangi's past service on the Legal Aid Society Board, which defended notorious cop killers, and his representation of 25 groups before the Supreme Court and federal courts pro bono, have been focal points of contention. Supporters, such as the National Council of Jewish Women and 25 other groups Mangi represented, have defended his qualifications and civil rights record, urging Senate leaders to confirm his nomination amidst hate-filled attacks and racist anti-Arab tropes. The debate underscores the challenges Biden faces in navigating judicial appointments amidst strong partisan opposition.
Grateful to @NCJW for their leadership & steadfast support of #Adeeangi to be confirmed as a Fed’l appellate court judge. Mangi is a deeply qualified candidate with a deep civil rights history. This has earned him hate-filled attacks as a Muslim & racist anti-Arab tropes have… https://t.co/H5mnfPAT10
Adeel Mangi’s nomination to be a federal judge is an insult to every brave law enforcement officer in the country. If the Biden White House had any sense of decency, it would withdraw this nomination. https://t.co/LIFkj4zrUV
Embattled Biden Judicial Nominee Adeel Mangi Served on Legal Aid Society Board as It Defended Notorious Cop Killers https://t.co/Qe2svljSlK
New letter from National Council of Jewish Women to Senate leaders, urging confirmation of Biden's judicial nominee, Adeel Mangi. It's signed by 25 groups that Mangi represented, pro bono, before SCOTUS and other federal courts. https://t.co/BWo0RglwRL
Radical Biden judicial nominees Adeel Mangi, Nancy Maldonado, Sparkle Sooknanan, Amir Ali, and Mustafa Kasubhai all pose a unique threat to our federal judicial system. Republicans in the full Senate must present a united front, as they have in committee, so that these unworthy… https://t.co/3V4b0hhMOl
Opposition to Muslim Judicial Nominee Leaves Biden With a Tough Choice https://t.co/UW8uRVZx0Q