By: Alyssa Wilson On Thursday, the Senate voted and confirmed Zahid Quraishi to the seat of U.S. District Court judge for the district of New Jersey. This appointment makes him the first Muslim American federal judge in United States history. RELATED: Kristen Clarke confirmed as first Black woman to run DOJ's Civil Rights Division HISTORY MADE: The Senate just confirmed Zahid Quraishi to the federal District Court of New Jersey, making him the first Muslim American in U.S. history to serve as an Article III federal judge. pic.twitter.com/ealfSroiru — Senator Bob Menendez (@SenatorMenendez) June 10, 2021 New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez celebrated Quraishi's confirmation on Twitter. Senate […]
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