Bob Casey refuses to disclose stance on Biden nominee tied to anti-Israel, anti-police organizations

Sen. Bob Casey Faces Dilemma‍ Over Biden Judicial Nominee Adeel Mangi

Sen. Bob Casey, perhaps more ‍than any other senator, finds himself in a challenging position regarding the confirmation of Biden judicial nominee Adeel ⁢Mangi. The ​Pennsylvania Democrat must decide whether to support Mangi, who has ⁣faced criticism for his involvement with anti-Israel and⁤ anti-police organizations. However, Casey also faces the possibility of going against‌ his party ⁤by voting against President ⁣Joe Biden’s historic nomination of the first Muslim to a federal appeals court, the Third U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

A vote in favor of Mangi could ​have​ consequences for Casey ‍during a tough ⁣reelection campaign, especially since Mangi, if ​confirmed, will have jurisdiction ⁤over Pennsylvania.⁤ Dave McCormick, Casey’s Republican opponent, argues that supporting Mangi would be “a vote against Pennsylvania’s Jewish communities and hardworking law enforcement.” Pro-Israel groups ⁣and⁤ police unions have also urged senators to reject Mangi due ‍to his left-wing affiliations.

The White House is not making it easy for Casey or ‍other swing-state senators. A spokesperson for President Biden⁣ expressed pride in nominating Mangi, leaving Casey with a difficult decision to make.

Controversy Surrounding Mangi’s ⁣Nomination

Mangi’s nomination has encountered obstacles following ⁣revelations‌ about his involvement with a think ⁢tank that accused Israel of⁣ genocide and his participation in‍ an event⁤ that⁣ hosted convicted terrorist ‍financiers on the 9/11 anniversary. The Washington Free Beacon reported that Mangi served ‌on the board of directors of the Rutgers Law School‌ Center for ‌Race, ⁤Security and Rights, a left-wing group advocating for defunding police departments and Immigration and Customs Enforcement. He is currently on the advisory board⁤ of a⁣ left-wing organization that advocated ⁢for the parole of Mumia Abu-Jamal, a black nationalist who murdered⁣ a Philadelphia police officer in 1981.

During⁢ his confirmation hearing, Mangi evaded questions about the Center for Race, Security and Rights, condemning terrorism but refraining from​ criticizing the ⁣center’s anti-Israel rhetoric.

Casey’s ⁤Stance and Criticism

Despite the controversy, Casey has​ remained silent about his position on Mangi. Neither his Senate⁢ office nor his campaign has provided ⁣any comments or responses. This has led critics, such as Nate Sizemore, press secretary for Dave​ McCormick’s campaign, to accuse Casey of hiding from Pennsylvania voters and blindly supporting Biden’s radical nominees.

It is‌ worth noting that Casey has ​opposed a Democratic nominee in the ​past. In 2014, ⁣he ⁢voted​ against confirming Obama Justice Department nominee Debo Adegbile due ⁣to Adegbile’s representation of Abu-Jamal. The⁢ Third Circuit,​ where Mangi would serve if confirmed, overturned Abu-Jamal’s ‌death sentence in 2011.

Mangi’s Affiliations and Opposition

Mangi ​has not publicly stated his stance on the Abu-Jamal case or the issue of defunding the ⁤police. He ‍is part of the ⁣advisory board of the Alliance of Families for Justice, which held a rally in 2021 advocating for the parole of Abu-Jamal, Mutulu Shakur, H. Rap Brown, and other convicted cop-killers.⁣ The group referred to them as “freedom fighters”⁤ and suggested they were targeted because of their involvement in radical black​ nationalist ​organizations like the Black Panther Party‌ and ⁣the Black Liberation Army.

The National Association of Police Organizations, a union representing 240,000 members, sent a letter to senators stating that Mangi’s work with the Alliance of Families for Justice ⁣is disqualifying.

Mangi’s involvement with the Legal Aid Society of New York, where he served on the board of⁢ directors until November 2021, is also controversial.​ The organization called for defunding the ⁢New York City Police Department and ICE. Additionally, they sued the city to release hundreds of inmates during the pandemic, including a career criminal charged with murdering his girlfriend and⁢ another man charged with attempted rape ‌shortly after his release from jail.

What are the potential consequences for⁤ Sen. Casey’s re-election campaign if he supports ⁤Adeel Mangi’s nomination?

The Dilemma for ⁢Sen. Casey

Sen. Bob Casey faces‌ a difficult decision in determining whether to support ​Adeel Mangi’s nomination. On one hand, ⁤Casey does⁢ not want to go against his party and the historic nomination of the first Muslim to a federal appeals court. It is an important moment for representation and​ diversity in the judicial system. However, on the⁢ other hand, Casey ‍must weigh⁣ the concerns raised about Mangi’s affiliations ​with anti-Israel and anti-police organizations.

As a senator⁣ from Pennsylvania, ‌Casey cannot ignore⁢ the ⁣potential consequences of his decision. Supporting Mangi may have​ an impact on his⁣ re-election campaign, with his ‌opponent, Dave McCormick, already⁤ criticizing ⁢him​ for potentially⁢ aligning against Pennsylvania’s Jewish communities and law enforcement. Pro-Israel groups and ⁣police unions​ have also urged senators to reject Mangi based on ⁣his left-wing affiliations.

The ⁣White ⁣House’s support for Mangi further complicates ⁣Casey’s dilemma. President Biden’s pride in nominating ​Mangi sends a message that the administration ‌stands behind him, ⁤potentially pressuring Casey to fall in line with his party’s decision.

The Controversy surrounding Mangi’s Nomination

Mangi’s nomination has ​been⁤ met‍ with controversy due to ‌his involvement with various organizations and ‍events. His association with ​a⁣ think​ tank ⁣that accused Israel of genocide and his participation in an event that hosted ⁣convicted terrorist financiers on the anniversary ⁣of 9/11 raised concerns about his views on Israel and terrorism.

The Washington Free Beacon highlighted ‌Mangi’s position on the board of directors of the Rutgers ⁢Law School Center for Race, Security and ‍Rights, an organization known for advocating the defunding ⁤of​ police departments and Immigration and Customs​ Enforcement. Additionally, Mangi currently serves ​on the advisory board of a ‌left-wing organization‌ that ​pushed for the parole of Mumia Abu-Jamal, a black nationalist who was ‍convicted of murdering a ‌Philadelphia police officer in 1981.

During his confirmation hearing,‌ Mangi avoided directly addressing questions about the Center for⁣ Race, Security and Rights and its ⁢anti-Israel rhetoric. While he condemned terrorism generally, the lack of specific condemnation raised concerns about his⁣ viewpoint.

The‍ Decision Ahead

Sen. Bob Casey finds himself at a crossroads with significant implications. His⁢ decision to support or oppose Adeel Mangi’s nomination⁢ will not only shape the future of the Third U.S. Circuit‍ Court of⁢ Appeals ‌but ⁢also impact his re-election⁣ campaign⁢ and potential​ support from Pennsylvania’s Jewish communities and⁣ law enforcement.

The pressure from both sides, alongside the White House’s support for Mangi, adds complexity to ⁢an already challenging decision. Ultimately, Casey’s choice will provide insight into⁢ his values⁢ and priorities as⁢ a senator representing Pennsylvania.