Adeel Mangi, President Biden’s nominee to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, was blocked this week after bipartisan opposition over his radical political ties. Mangi, whose associations with anti-police groups and support for controversial political views raised alarms, will no longer be considered for the lifetime judicial position.
Mangi’s nomination had been met with significant resistance due to his connections with the Rutgers Center for Security, Race, and Rights, an organization that has been criticized for its radical views on law enforcement. Additionally, Mangi’s role with the Alliance of Families for Justice, a group that had referred to infamous cop killers as “freedom fighters,” fueled further concerns. These affiliations ultimately led to his nomination’s defeat.
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 withdrawing Mangi and three other controversial nominees, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer reached an agreement with Republicans to confirm more than a dozen district court nominees. While Schumer framed this as a win, it gives President-elect Donald Trump the opportunity to fill these important appellate court vacancies once he takes office, making it a significant setback for Biden’s judicial agenda.
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
Mangi’s defeat is a win for Senate Republicans, who have consistently fought against Biden’s radical judicial appointments. The Republican Party has made it clear that it will not stand by while the courts are packed with judges who hold extreme political views.
The defeat of Mangi marks an important victory in the ongoing battle to preserve the integrity of the judiciary.
