The Senate on Thursday confirmed Zahid N. Quraishi to the District Court of New Jersey, making him the first Muslim American federal judge in U.S. history. Quraishi received bipartisan support with an 81-16 vote, including 32 Republicans who crossed party lines to approve his nomination. In April, President Biden nominated Quraishi to replace Judge Peter Sheridan, who is on senior status. The son of Pakistani immigrants, Quraishi was born in New.
The son of Pakistani immigrants has become the first Muslim federal judge in U.S. history after the Senate voted to confirm him to the post by a vote of 81-16.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to meet President Joe Biden for the first time today ahead of the Group of Seven summit that the U.K. is hosting. Leaders will discuss Covid, China and climate change at the bilateral meeting.
The Senate on Thursday voted to confirm Zahid Quraishi to be a US District Judge for the District of New Jersey, making him the first Muslim American federal judge in US history.