US civil liberties and Muslim advocacy groups have welcomed the confirmation of Nusrat Jahan Choudhury, the first Muslim woman and Bangladeshi American to be nominated and confirmed as a federal judge.The United States Senate voted to confirm Choudhury’s appointment on Thursday, and she will serve as a federal judge for the US District Court for the Eastern District of New York.“Today’s long-awaited vote to elevate Nusrat Choudhury to the federal bench is historic for many reasons. Ms Choudhury has devoted her career to ensuring that all people are treated fairly by our legal system,” Omar Farah, executive director of the US-based group Muslim Advocacy, said in a news statement.
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