The White House is making a strong push to confirm judicial nominee Adeel Mangi for the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, despite concerns raised by some Democratic senators regarding his organizational ties. White House officials are dismissing accusations of antisemitism and anti-law enforcement sentiments against Mangi as false, pointing to endorsements from law enforcement organizations and former officials. Mangi has faced criticism for his ties to the Rutgers University Center for Security, Race and Rights (CSRR) and the Alliance of Families for Justice (AFJ), both of which have controversial backgrounds.
Allegations of antisemitism have been highlighted due to Mangi’s involvement with the CSRR, which has hosted events with speakers who have made controversial statements. Additionally, his connection to the AFJ, founded by a member involved in the murder of two police officers in 1981, has raised concerns about his stance on law enforcement. Despite the White House’s efforts to defend Mangi, opposition from several Democratic senators, as well as Senate Republicans, has put his confirmation prospects in jeopardy.
Democratic senators, including Catherine Cortez Masto, Joe Manchin, and Jacky Rosen, have expressed reservations about supporting Mangi’s nomination. Concerns raised by law enforcement organizations in Nevada and Pennsylvania have further complicated the confirmation process. Republican senators have intensified their campaign against Mangi’s confirmation, pointing to his ties with individuals and groups with controversial backgrounds. The White House has labeled criticisms of Mangi as a smear campaign, prompted by his potential to become the first Muslim appellate judge.
The close split in the Senate, with Democrats holding a slim majority, has heightened the significance of the decisions of individual senators on Mangi’s confirmation. With the loss of Democratic support, Mangi’s chances of being confirmed have diminished, leading to calls from Republican senators for President Biden to withdraw the nomination. Despite the opposition, the White House remains steadfast in its efforts to rally support for Mangi and secure his confirmation to the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia.
As the controversy surrounding Adeel Mangi’s nomination continues, the Senate Judiciary GOP revealed additional law enforcement groups opposing his confirmation, emphasizing concerns about his ties to organizations with controversial backgrounds. The intensifying opposition from both Democratic and Republican senators underscores the challenges Mangi faces in securing the necessary votes for confirmation. The White House’s campaign to defend Mangi and highlight his endorsements from law enforcement organizations and former officials is in contrast to the mounting criticisms against him, raising questions about the outcome of his confirmation process.
