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Muslim-American comedian Ramy Youssef used his Saturday Night Live monologue to call for the freedom of Palestine and the hostages in Gaza, drawing attention to the suffering in the region. However, his message was somewhat overshadowed by a comment about a friend's dog in a "custody battle," which some felt almost delegitimized the call for hostage freedom.
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.
Senior Biden administration officials are set to visit Michigan to meet with Muslim and Arab American community leaders to discuss their concerns, including the Israel-Hamas war and civilian casualties in Gaza. The visit follows President Biden's recent trip to Detroit and ongoing pressure for a more aggressive response to the conflict. The administration has been in regular contact with Muslim and Arab American leaders and has previously provided humanitarian aid to Gaza.
A young Michigan voter expressed his belief that President Biden does not value the lives of Muslim Americans as much as other lives, particularly in relation to the Israel-Hamas conflict. The voter criticized the comparison of supporting children and women in Gaza to supporting the Hamas terrorist group. Other young voters also expressed concerns about Biden's handling of the conflict and his appeal to younger Americans, with some considering voting for third-party candidates or sitting out in the next election. Recent polls indicate disapproval among young voters regarding Biden's management of the situation.
President Joe Biden has nominated Nicole Berner, the general counsel of Service Employees International Union, to the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, making her the first openly LGBTQ judge on the court if confirmed. He also nominated Adeel Mangi, a Muslim American attorney, to the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which would make him the first Muslim American federal appellate judge ever. Biden's nominations are part of his efforts to diversify the federal judiciary. Additionally, Biden nominated three new district court judges in Oregon and Indiana, including the first Black woman on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana.
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.