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politics1 year ago

Senate Erupts Over Biden Judge's Trans Inmate Ruling

President Biden's judicial nominee, US Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn, faced intense questioning from Republican Senators John Kennedy and Ted Cruz over her 2022 recommendation to transfer a transgender inmate, convicted of sex crimes, to a female prison. The senators criticized Netburn for prioritizing the inmate's gender identity over the safety of female inmates, highlighting the inmate's history of child molestation and rape. Netburn defended her decision, citing the inmate's serious medical needs and right to safety.

via New York Post |
#biden#judicial-nominee#politics
politics1 year ago

"Controversy Surrounds Nomination of First Muslim American Appeals Court Judge"

President Biden's nomination of Adeel A. Mangi, the first Muslim American appeals court judge, is in jeopardy as a third Democratic senator, Jacky Rosen, has opposed him due to concerns over his ties to certain organizations. Mangi has faced accusations of being antisemitic and anti-police, leading to opposition from other Democratic senators and Republican criticism. The White House is working to garner support for Mangi, but his confirmation now hinges on securing backing from moderate Republicans. If his nomination fails, it would be a rare setback for Biden's efforts to diversify the federal judiciary.

via The Washington Post|
#biden#controversy#democratic-senators
politics1 year ago

"Democratic Opposition Threatens Nomination of First Muslim American Appeals Court Judge"

Senator Jacky Rosen of Nevada has announced her opposition to Adeel Mangi's nomination as the first Muslim federal appeals court judge, citing concerns from law enforcement groups. Democratic Senators Catherine Cortez Masto and Joe Manchin also plan to vote against Mangi, potentially sinking his nomination in the closely-divided Senate. Mangi has faced opposition from law enforcement groups over his affiliation with a criminal justice reform group, while the White House contends he has been subjected to Islamophobic smears by Republican opponents. If confirmed, Mangi would restore a 7-7 split on the 3rd Circuit among active judges appointed by Democratic or Republican presidents.

via Reuters|
#adeel-mangi#democratic-senators#judicial-nominee
politics1 year ago

"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.

via NBC News|
#democratic-defection#judicial-nominee#muslim-american
politics1 year ago

"Controversy Surrounds Biden's Muslim Judicial Nominee"

President Biden's nomination of Adeel A. Mangi, a Muslim American, for a federal appellate judge position has sparked intense criticism from Republicans and some Democrats, with accusations of ties to controversial views and organizations. The White House has condemned the attacks on Mangi as an "Islamophobic smear campaign" and continues to support his nomination. The controversy comes amid heightened political sensitivity following cross-border attacks and Israel's retaliatory military campaign. If confirmed, Mangi would be the first Muslim to serve as a federal appellate judge, reflecting President Biden's commitment to diversifying the federal judiciary.

via The Washington Post|
#biden-administration#islamophobia#judicial-nominee
judiciary1 year ago

"Senate Confirms First Openly LGBTQ+ Judge to 4th Circuit Court of Appeals"

The U.S. Senate confirmed Nicole Berner, the general counsel for the Service Employees International Union, as the first openly LGBTQ judge on the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Her confirmation aligns with President Biden's commitment to diversify the federal judiciary, with Berner becoming the 30th woman and 11th openly LGBTQ judge appointed under his administration. Republicans opposed her nomination due to her advocacy against right-to-work laws and liberal causes, but she ultimately secured the position, furthering the push for more pro-union labor lawyers in the judiciary.

via NBC News|
#appeals-court#judicial-nominee#judiciary
politics1 year ago

"Senate Democrats Warn White House of Trouble Confirming Biden's Muslim Court Pick"

Democratic Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto announced she won't support President Joe Biden’s judicial nominee, Adeel Mangi, due to his affiliation with the Alliance of Families for Justice (AFJ), citing concerns about the organization's ties to a member of the Weather Underground and advocacy for releasing individuals convicted of killing police officers. However, Mangi, a well-qualified nominee, has been the target of baseless and Islamophobic attacks by the GOP, with Republicans making disingenuous claims about his background. The decision by Cortez Masto, the first Democrat to publicly oppose Mangi, has thrown the fate of his nomination into question, as he can only afford to lose one more Democratic vote.

via HuffPost|
#adeel-mangi#catherine-cortez-masto#gop
politics1 year ago

"Biden's Judicial Nominee Faces Backlash Over Ties to Anti-Israel Activists and 9/11 Sympathizers"

Democratic senators have privately warned the White House that there may not be enough votes in the Senate to confirm Adeel Mangi, President Joe Biden’s Muslim-American judicial nominee for the US Third Circuit Court of Appeals. Mangi's confirmation has faced scrutiny and criticism, with some Republican lawmakers questioning his views on the Israel-Hamas war and his connection to a group described as anti-Semitic. The White House is continuing to fight for Mangi's confirmation, denouncing what they describe as Islamophobic attacks and touting support from Jewish groups, while Democratic lawmakers have pushed back against the treatment of the nominee.

via CNN|
#biden#confirmation#islamophobia
politics2 years ago

Muslim Civil Rights Group Slams GOP Senators' Treatment of Muslim Court Pick

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has condemned Republican Senators Ted Cruz, Tom Cotton, and Josh Hawley for their treatment of President Joe Biden's judicial nominee Adeel Mangi during his confirmation hearing. The senators berated and interrupted Mangi, who is Muslim, with irrelevant and hostile questions about the Israeli-Hamas conflict and the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. CAIR called the line of questioning Islamophobic and urged senators to assess Muslim American judicial nominees based on their expertise and qualifications. The Republican senators' questioning was seen as either terrible optics or plainly Islamophobic, and Mangi repeatedly denounced terrorism and antisemitism during the hearing.

via HuffPost|
#adeel-mangi#gop-senators#islamophobia
politics2 years ago

Biden's Judicial Nominee Struggles with Legal Terminology

Sara E. Hill, President Biden's nominee for a district judgeship in Oklahoma, struggled to define basic legal terms during her nomination hearing. When asked about the difference between a "stay" order and an "injunction" order, Hill stumbled through her answers, admitting she was unsure. This comes after several nominees have faced similar challenges during their hearings. Critics question how someone aspiring to be a federal judge could lack such fundamental knowledge.

via Yahoo News|
#biden#judicial-nominee#legal-terms
politics2 years ago

Biden's Judicial Nominees Face Tough Questions on Legal Knowledge

Sara E. Hill, President Biden's nominee for a district judgeship in Oklahoma, struggled to define basic legal terms during her nomination hearing. When asked about the difference between a "stay" order and an "injunction" order, Hill stumbled through her answers. This has become a common occurrence for Sen. John Kennedy, who has been questioning nominees on their knowledge of legal and Constitutional terms. Hill's lack of understanding raised concerns about her suitability for the position.

via Fox News|
#biden#judicial-nominee#legal-terms
politics2 years ago

Senate approves Biden's judicial nominees after initial setbacks.

A Biden judicial nominee, Judge Charnelle Bjelkengren, who struggled to answer basic questions about the Constitution during her confirmation hearing, has been approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee in an 11-10 vote. Bjelkengren's inability to answer questions about Article V and Article II of the Constitution led to widespread ridicule and condemnation from Republican senators. The Senate is expected to vote on the nominees in the coming weeks.

via Fox News|
#article-v#biden#constitution
politics2 years ago

Abortion pill access and disclosure controversies spark nationwide rallies.

Matthew Kacsmaryk, a judge in Amarillo, Texas, is under scrutiny for submitting an article to a Texas law review in 2017 criticizing Obama-era protections for transgender people and those seeking abortions. Kacsmaryk had originally been listed as the article’s sole author but later removed his name and replaced it with those of two colleagues at his legal group, First Liberty Institute, without disclosing his role in the article. Kacsmaryk’s past statements on LGBT issues became a point of contention during his confirmation hearings. His recent ruling sought to block government approval of a key drug used in more than half of all abortions in the country.

via The Washington Post|
#abortion#first-liberty-institute#judicial-nominee
politics2 years ago

Biden's Judicial Nominees Face Tough Scrutiny and Stumbling Blocks in Senate Hearings.

A Biden judicial nominee, Judge Kato Crews, failed to answer a question on the Brady motion during a Senate Committee hearing. The exchange went viral, with many questioning the judge's qualifications for office. This is at least the second Biden judicial nominee who was unable to answer Constitutional questions this year. The incident has sparked concern online, with some calling it "terrifying."

via Fox News|
#biden#brady-motion#judicial-nominee
politics2 years ago

Biden's Judicial Nominees Face Scrutiny and Stumbles at Confirmation Hearings.

Biden's federal trial court nominee, Kato Crews, stumbled over a Republican senator's question about the definition of a Brady motion during his confirmation hearing. Crews, a magistrate judge in Denver, has not presided over any criminal cases and was unable to define the motion, which is a request by a defendant to compel prosecutors to turn over potentially favorable evidence. This is the second Biden nominee to stumble during questioning by Republican senators, with the previous nominee, Charnelle Bjelkengren, facing pushback from the committee after failing to answer inquiries about legal theory and constitutional articles.

via Bloomberg Law|
#biden#brady-motion#criminal-law