White House Defends Muslim Judicial Nominee Against GOP, Islamophobic Campaign

Adeel Mangi, nominated for the federal appeals court, faces baseless attacks, with major support rallying against the Islamophobic rhetoric.

The White House defends Adeel Mangi, a Muslim judicial nominee, against GOP senators' Islamophobic attacks, emphasizing his qualifications and condemning the bias.
GOP senators Ted Cruz, Josh Hawley, and Tom Cotton are criticized for their questioning of Mangi's views, particularly regarding Hamas and terrorism, with the White House and others calling for apologies.
The Judicial Crisis Network launches a misleading ad campaign against Mangi, using Islamophobic rhetoric and falsely portraying him as antisemitic and supportive of terrorism.
Major Jewish groups and civil rights organizations endorse Mangi's nomination, highlighting his commitment to religious freedom and civil rights, and condemning the Islamophobic campaign against him.
It remains uncertain when the Senate will vote on Mangi's confirmation, but his nomination has advanced through the judiciary committee in a party-line vote.