Adeel Mangi Approved by Senate Judiciary Committee Amid Controversy

Mangi's Past Association with Rutgers Center Sparks Debate Over Impartiality

Adeel Mangi, the first Muslim to serve as a judge in a federal appellate court, was narrowly approved by an 11-10 vote in the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Mangi's nomination has sparked controversy due to his past association with the Rutgers Center for Security, Race, and Rights (CSRR), which hosted a controversial panel on the 20th anniversary of 9/11.
Conservative senators have questioned Mangi's involvement with the CSRR, which they accuse of being a mouthpiece for Hamas.
Jewish rights organization StopAntisemitism has expressed concerns over Mangi's ability to remain impartial due to his ties with CSRR.
Despite the controversy, Mangi is expected to be confirmed by the Senate without issue.