Why Is Adeel Mangi’s Confirmation Still in Jeopardy? In 1999, a Florida lawyer, Anuraag Singhal, successfully defended a man convicted of killing a police officer. Singhal's career flourished, and in 2019, he was appointed as a federal judge. Despite his past, he was confirmed with bipartisan support. Now, the confirmation of Adeel Abdullah Mangi, a nominee for federal appellate judge and the first Muslim American in this role, is facing opposition from some Democratic senators. They cite his association with an organization that supports prisoners and former inmates, including those convicted of killing police officers. However, Mangi's involvement with the organization was limited to pro bono work, and he had no role in advocating for cop killers. Republican senators and conservative activists are using baseless allegations to block his confirmation. Mangi has a strong record and has received support from mainstream organizations and former judges. Democrats should uphold the principle of fair consideration for judicial nominees and vote to confirm Mangi without delay.