"Challenges and Controversies Surrounding Muslim American Judicial Nominee"
The White House is intensifying its defense of Adeel Mangi, a Muslim American judicial nominee facing opposition from Democratic senators and Republicans over his nomination to the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The administration is highlighting law enforcement endorsements for Mangi and denouncing what it calls a Republican-led smear campaign based on his religion. With three Democratic senators opposing his nomination, Mangi's confirmation is in jeopardy, posing a political challenge for President Joe Biden. The White House is pushing for Mangi's confirmation while facing pressure to withdraw his nomination to avoid a potential defeat.