Senate Republicans successfully blocked President Biden’s nominee Adeel Mangi to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, after Mangi’s controversial ties to anti-police and radical groups sparked widespread opposition. His nomination was withdrawn after bipartisan concerns over his associations with organizations that promote anti-law enforcement rhetoric and support for individuals convicted of killing police officers.
Mangi’s role with the Rutgers Center for Security, Race, and Rights, an anti-police think tank, and the Alliance of Families for Justice, which referred to notorious cop killers as “freedom fighters,” made him an unacceptable choice for a lifetime judicial appointment. His connections to these groups raised doubts about his ability to be impartial as a federal judge.
Democrats have finally acknowledged the reality that @LindseyGrahamSC has been talking about for months.
Adeel Mangi is simply too radical to be confirmed to a lifetime seat on the bench. https://t.co/7Fz9zfgpYS
— Emily Flower (@_emily_flower) November 22, 2024
In exchange for pulling Mangi’s nomination, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer reached a deal with Republicans that saw the confirmation of a dozen district court judges. However, the deal gives President-elect Donald Trump the opportunity to fill the appellate court vacancies once he takes office, which is seen as a setback for Biden’s judicial efforts.
Joe Biden's nominee for a federal appellate court, Adeel Mangi, was a board member of a group that advocated for cop-killers.
Cop-killers should never be released into society. It’s a no-brainer.
He is so far left that even some Democrats are opposing his nomination. pic.twitter.com/nGjFRRS35n
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) March 15, 2024
The withdrawal of Mangi’s nomination marks a significant win for Republicans who have remained firm in their opposition to Biden’s more radical judicial nominees. Senate Republicans continue to fight against nominees with extreme ties, ensuring that the courts are not filled with left-wing activists.
Mangi’s defeat is an important victory in the battle to preserve the integrity of the judiciary.
