Canadian-Born Muslim Breaks Barriers as First Arab-American Judge Nominated for Federal Trial Court in Washington D.C.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Amir H. Ali, a Canadian-born Muslim, is on the verge of becoming the first judge of Arab descent on the federal trial court in the District of Columbia. President Joe Biden nominated Ali earlier this year, and his confirmation by the Senate is pending. Ali, who hails from Kingston, Ontario, recounted his family’s journey to the United States at his recent nomination hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee. He spoke of his parents’ decision to leave Egypt for Canada in search of better opportunities. Ali, however, did not mention his personal motivation … Read more