Nusrat Choudhury becomes first Muslim woman federal judge in US history

Nusrat Choudhury becomes first Muslim woman federal judge in US history

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Category : Appointment/Resignation Published on: June 21 2023

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  • Nusrat Jahan Choudhury, a civil rights attorney, has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Muslim woman to serve as a federal judge in the United States.
  • President Joe Biden nominated Choudhury, a civil rights attorney, to the U.S. District Court for Eastern New York in January, and she was confirmed to the life-tenured position with a narrow margin of 50-49 votes.
  • Choudhury currently serves as the legal director of the Illinois chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). 
  • She has been a vocal advocate for racial justice and protecting civil liberties throughout her career.
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