Biden Nominates Pakistani-Born Lawyer for Federal Appeals Court

US President Joe Biden nominated Adeel Mangi, a Pakistan-born lawyer, for a federal appeals court position, as reported by The Washington Post. Pending approval by the Democratic-controlled US Senate, Mangi, a Harvard- and Oxford-educated lawyer, could make history as the first Muslim American in this role.

The nomination is for the US Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit in Philadelphia, alongside seven other judicial nominees. Currently a partner at Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP since 2000, Mangi holds an LLM from Harvard Law School and a First Class Degree in Law from the University of Oxford. He is a member of the Honorable Society of Lincoln’s Inn and serves on the Advisory Board of the Alliance of Families for Justice.

Mangi’s legal involvement extends to various organizations, including the Muslim Bar Association of New York, the Legal Aid Society of New York, and Muslims for Progressive Values. Notable achievements include securing the largest jury verdict in Virginia’s court history in a software industry trade secrets case and the largest settlement with New York state in cases related to a state prison inmate’s death.

Adeel Mangi has been active in religious freedom cases, particularly during legal battles involving the Muslim community in the Trump era. Interestingly, his nomination coincides with criticism of President Biden’s perceived pro-Israel stance and concerns about growing Islamophobia among Muslim voters.

Additionally, Mangi’s nomination follows President Biden’s appointment of Zahid N Quraishi, the first Muslim nominated to a federal district court two years ago. Quraishi, of Pakistani descent, was confirmed by the US Senate with a vote of 83 to 16 for a judgeship in New Jersey.

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