Washington D.C. – Following today’s confirmation hearing in the Senate Judiciary Committee for Nicole Berner, nominated for a seat on the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, and Adeel Mangi, nominated for a seat on the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, People For the American Way President Svante Myrick released the following statement:
“Today’s confirmation hearing for Nicole Berner and Adeel Mangi gave us an opportunity to see first-hand the extraordinary knowledge, expertise and judicial temperament of these two nominees. Both possess a mastery of the law and a deep understanding of the role of a jurist, as well as a commitment to civil and human rights. When they are confirmed, their stellar careers and their backgrounds will add enormously to the professional and personal diversity of the federal bench. These two nominees will make outstanding contributions as federal appeals court judges, and we look forward to their confirmations.”
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