{"id":2196900,"date":"2024-03-11T18:47:02","date_gmt":"2024-03-11T22:47:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-judicial-nominee-apologizes-to-senate-for-not-disclosing-role-at-event-with-anti-israel-activists\/"},"modified":"2024-03-11T18:49:45","modified_gmt":"2024-03-11T22:49:45","slug":"biden-judicial-nominee-apologizes-to-senate-for-not-disclosing-role-at-event-with-anti-israel-activists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-judicial-nominee-apologizes-to-senate-for-not-disclosing-role-at-event-with-anti-israel-activists\/","title":{"rendered":"Biden&#8217;s judicial nominee regrets not revealing involvement with anti-Israel activists to Senate"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fbiden-judicial-nominee-apologizes-to-senate-for-not-disclosing-role-at-event-with-anti-israel-activists%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2196900&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>EXCLUSIVE: Federal Judicial Nominee Apologizes for Failing to Disclose Participation in Controversial Conference<\/h2>\n<p>Adeel Mangi,\u200c President Joe \u2064Biden&#8217;s nominee for the 3rd U.S. Circuit \u200dCourt of Appeals, has issued an \u200bapology to senators for \u200cnot disclosing his involvement in a conference with anti-Israel activists. The Washington Examiner first reported on this matter, which has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tuberville-says-he-is-totally-against-democrats-calling-white-nationalists-racist\/\" title=\"Tuberville firmly opposes Democrats labeling white nationalists as 'racist'.\">sparked intense scrutiny<\/a> from \u200dGOP \u2063senators.<\/p>\n<p>In a letter addressed to Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin and ranking member \u200dSen. Lindsey\u200b Graham, Mangi admitted that he &#8220;inadvertently omitted one responsive item&#8221; from his questionnaire in November 2023. The New Jersey lawyer \u200dclarified that he had\u200c participated in a panel discussion at the annual \u200cconference \u200dfor the National Association of Muslim Lawyers \u200din 2022, where he moderated\u200d a discussion on &#8220;Islamophobia in America: Losing Steam or Gaining Momentum?&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Mangi explained that he did not recall this event when preparing\u2064 his questionnaire responses, despite diligent efforts to search his\u2062 records. He expressed\u200b regret for the oversight \u200dand thanked the Senate for considering his \u200cnomination.<\/p>\n<h3>Controversial Connections<\/h3>\n<p>Mangi&#8217;s disclosure failure is \u2064just \u2064one of several concerns raised by Republicans regarding his nomination. They have focused \u2064on his previous advisory\u2063 role for Rutgers Law\u2063 School&#8217;s Center for Security, Race \u200cand Rights, which hosted an\u2062 event featuring a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bidens-historic-muslim-judicial-nominee-served-on-board-of-anti-israel-terrorist-loving-think-tank\/\" title=\"Biden's nominee linked to anti-Israel think tank with terrorist sympathies\">convicted terrorist fundraiser<\/a>. Mangi&#8217;s \u2064law firm, Patterson Belknap, also \u200bsponsored the conference, \u2064along with the Council on American-Islamic Relations, \u200dwhich has been linked to Hamas in a terrorism financing case.<\/p>\n<p>The Rutgers center has faced criticism for equating condemnation of Hamas to ignoring historical violence and oppression. Both Mangi and\u2062 Patterson Belknap have made \u200bdonations to the center,\u200d which has drawn further scrutiny.<\/p>\n<p>At the National Association of Muslim Lawyers conference, the panel moderated by \u2062Mangi\u2063 included lawyer Samira Elhosary, who works for the Constitutional Law\u2063 Center for Muslims in America. This organization, funded by the \u2063Muslim Legal Fund\u2062 of America, has supported the defense \u2064of the \u2063Holy Land \u2062Foundation for Relief and \u2062Development, \u200da charity shut down by the U.S. government \u200cdue to its ties\u200b to Hamas.<\/p>\n<h3>Concerns and Criticism<\/h3>\n<p>Judicial Crisis Network \u2063President Carrie Severino \u2062has \u200draised questions about Mangi&#8217;s candor and transparency. In \u2064an\u200d op-ed \u200dfor National Review, Severino highlighted\u2064 Mangi&#8217;s involvement \u200cwith the panel\u2063 and his close \u2062relationship with Sahar Aziz, the director of the \u200cRutgers center. Internal emails suggest proactive \u200cinvolvement from Mangi and Aziz&#8217;s\u2062 solicitation of a donation \u2064from Mangi for the center&#8217;s anti-Israel program.<\/p>\n<p>Severino argues that these revelations add to the case against Mangi&#8217;s \u2063confirmation, emphasizing the nominee&#8217;s lack of transparency and potential ties to extremist programming.<\/p>\n<p>As the \u200bSenate continues to consider Mangi&#8217;s nomination, \u2063the controversy surrounding his undisclosed participation in the conference raises further questions about his suitability for the federal\u200b judicial \u200dposition.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Click here to read more from \u2063the Washington\u200c Examiner.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How has Hey&#8217;s connection to anti-Israel activism raised questions about his impartiality as a \u2064federal judge?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Hey have raised questions \u200b\u2063about his \u200cconnection to anti-Israel activism and his \u200dinvolvement with the \u2063Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR).<\/p>\n<p>The conference \u200bin question, organized by the National Association of Muslim Lawyers, has come under scrutiny for its alleged ties to anti-Israel groups\u200b\u200c and its promotion of controversial \u200bnarratives \u200dregarding \u200cIslamophobia. Critics\u2063 argue that \u2064by participating in this event, Mangi may have displayed bias against Israel and a willingness to align himself with\u2062 contentious viewpoints.<\/p>\n<p>Mangi&#8217;s connection to CAIR, an organization that\u200c has been criticized for \u2062its alleged ties\u2063 to terrorism and\u2063 its espousal of radical Islamic beliefs, has further raised concerns among Republican\u200c senators. They worry that Mangi&#8217;s association with this \u200dorganization could raise questions about \u2063his ability to uphold the principles of impartiality and fairness that are essential for a federal judge.<\/p>\n<h3>Mangi&#8217;s \u2063Apology and\u2064 Response<\/h3>\n<p>In his letter of apology, Mangi acknowledged the importance of full\u2062 and accurate disclosure, especially in matters relating to controversial affiliations. He expressed his \u200bdeep regret for the oversight and assured senators that it was not indicative of \u2063his character or his ability to preside fairly over cases.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I understand the concerns raised\u2062 by my failure to disclose \u2064my participation \u2063in\u2062 the conference and my affiliation with \u200dCAIR,&#8221; \u2062Mangi wrote. &#8220;I want to assure you that I fully support the principles of fairness, impartiality, and adherence to the rule of\u200c law that are necessary for a federal judge. I apologize for any doubts that my oversight may have raised, and I \u200bpledge \u200cto uphold \u2062the highest standards of integrity and professionalism if confirmed.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Senate Reaction<\/h3>\n<p>Republican senators have expressed dissatisfaction with\u200b Mangi&#8217;s apology, stating that it does not address their concerns regarding his associations and potential bias. They believe that Mangi&#8217;s participation in the controversial conference and \u2063his \u2062connection to CAIR warrant further investigation and questioning during the confirmation \u200dprocess.<\/p>\n<p>Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin\u200c, a Democrat, responded to \u200dMangi&#8217;s apology by stating that he appreciates his candor and the willingness to rectify the omission. However, he also recognized the \u200cconcerns raised by Republican committee \u2063members and assured them that their concerns will be addressed through a thorough and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/arizonas-republican-treasurer-says-wont-appoint-new-agency-heads-as-acting-governor\/\" title=\"Arizona's GOP Treasurer refuses to appoint new agency heads as acting governor.\">fair confirmation process<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>The Road Ahead<\/h3>\n<p>Mangi&#8217;s failure to disclose his participation\u200d in the controversial conference has added another layer of complexity to an\u2063 already <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/remember-when-media-freaked-out-over-amy-coney-barrett-and-the-right-wing-supreme-court\/\" title=\"Remember When Media Freaked Out Over Amy Coney Barrett And The Right Wing Supreme Court?\">contentious confirmation process<\/a>.\u200b The Senate Judiciary Committee will\u200b now determine the next steps, which\u200b may include\u2062 further questioning, investigation, or additional hearings.<\/p>\n<p>As the nomination process unfolds, both \u2064Mangi and the Senate\u2063 will need to \u200dcarefully consider the implications of his associations and their potential impact on his ability to fulfill the role of a federal judge. A thorough examination of his qualifications, character, and commitment to impartiality will be vital in determining \u2064whether he is suitable \u200dfor a position on the \u200c3rd\u200c U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of the outcome, Mangi&#8217;s disclosure failure serves as a reminder of the importance of transparency \u2062and full disclosure in the nomination process. It highlights the\u200c need for thorough \u200bvetting of judicial nominees to ensure that candidates possess the integrity and impartiality required to uphold the highest standards \u2064of the judiciary.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Federal judicial nominee Adeel Mangi apologized to senators for not disclosing his involvement in a conference with anti-Israel activists. The apology came after the Washington Examiner reported on the matter. Mangi, President Joe Biden&#8217;s nominee for the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, expressed his regret in a letter<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":381,"featured_media":2196901,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AP23347630926430-1024x683.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2196900","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AP23347630926430-1024x683.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2196900","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/381"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2196900"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2196900\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2196901"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2196900"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2196900"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2196900"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}