White House Defends Judicial Nominee Amid Controversy Over Past Board Affiliations

The Biden administration is rallying support for Adeel Mangi, a judicial nominee facing opposition due to his connections with anti-Israel and anti-police groups.

• The White House is actively lobbying senators to confirm Adeel Mangi to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, amid concerns over his past affiliations with controversial groups.
• Mangi's nomination is under scrutiny for his board positions with an anti-Israel think tank and a group advocating for the parole of convicted cop-killers.
• Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell criticized Mangi for his ties to groups that celebrate terrorism and anti-police activism.
• Law enforcement groups and some Democrats express opposition to Mangi's nomination, complicating his confirmation prospects.
• The White House accuses Republicans of 'Islamophobia' in opposing Mangi, who would be the first Muslim to serve on the federal appeals court.

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