The first Muslim nominated to a federal circuit court.
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Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!
Today, President Biden announced his latest round of judicial nominations. Who is getting the nod for a Third Circuit seat which, if confirmed, will be the first Muslim on a federal appellate court?
Hint: The Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler partner was born in Pakistan, and is described by Sen. Cory Booker as “a fixture in the New Jersey legal community” and “a person of integrity and deep conviction with an unflinching commitment to fairness and equality.”
See the answer on the next page.