First Muslim American appellate court nominee faces uphill battle to salvage nomination

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First Muslim American appellate court nominee faces uphill battle to salvage nomination The nominee who could become the first Muslim American to serve as a federal appellate court judge is fighting back against characterizations of his work by law enforcement groups that are jeopardizing his nomination. The White House and Senate are doubling down on their efforts to win over lawmakers on the fence, but it may be too late.