Over 100 Organizations Support Biden's Nominee Adeel Mangi Amid Controversy
Adeel Mangi faces opposition and anti-Muslim attacks, but receives widespread support for his judicial nomination.
- Over 100 organizations, including AFL-CIO and American Progress, have expressed support for Adeel Mangi's nomination to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals.
- Mangi, if confirmed, would be the first Muslim American judge on the federal appeals court, facing scrutiny from both sides of the aisle.
- Senators Catherine Cortez Masto, Joe Manchin, and Jacky Rosen oppose Mangi's nomination, complicating his confirmation in a closely divided Senate.
- The White House continues to support Mangi, emphasizing his qualifications and condemning the baseless attacks against him.
- Concerns raised about Mangi's associations and views have led to opposition from some Jewish groups and police organizations.