NEWARK, NJ — President Biden nominated Adeel Mangi for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Governor Murphy praised the decision, highlighting Mangi’s litigation experience and his potential as the first Muslim-American on a federal circuit court of appeals. The nomination aligns with efforts to diversify federal courts. Murphy expressed gratitude to President Biden and U.S. Senators for their commitment to this initiative.
While the President and the White House did not mention Mangi’s faith, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy did. He hails from Pakistan.
“President Biden’s decision to nominate Adeel Mangi to a New Jersey-based seat on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit is an outstanding choice. Adeel is well-respected throughout the legal community for his extensive experience as a litigator, including a number of high-profile civil rights cases defending marginalized communities,” New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy said. “I also want to note the historic nature of this nomination, as, upon confirmation, Adeel will become the first Muslim-American to serve on a federal circuit court of appeals in U.S. history. I am grateful to President Biden and our U.S. Senators for their unwavering commitment to fill our federal court vacancies with exceptional attorneys who reflect the rich diversity of our state.”
“This is a momentous and historic nomination. Born and raised in Karachi, Pakistan, Mr. Mangi would provide a unique, global perspective at a time when we must continue to diversify our federal judiciary,” New Jersey Senator Menendez said. “Not only is he the first ever Muslim American to be nominated for a seat on our federal appeals courts, he would be just the third to ever serve on our federal bench. It is an immense point of pride that, if he is confirmed, two out of the three Muslim Americans serving as Article III federal judges would be New Jerseyans.”