"Biden Nominates Historic First Muslim American for Federal Appellate Court"

President Joe Biden has nominated Adeel Mangi, a New York-based litigator, to the US Third Circuit Court of Appeals, making him the first Muslim American to serve on any federal appellate court if confirmed. This nomination aligns with Biden's commitment to prioritizing personal and professional diversity in his judicial picks. Mangi has experience in trade secret cases, class action lawsuits, and civil rights cases, including religious freedom cases involving Muslim communities. The Third Circuit covers appeals from federal courts in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and the Virgin Islands. Biden has also celebrated the confirmation of the 150th federal judge under his administration, emphasizing the importance of these lifetime appointments.