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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Nusrat Chowdhury confirmed as the first Muslim female federal judge in U.S. history

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Nusrat Chowdhury, a civil rights lawyer, has been confirmed by the Senate as the first Muslim female federal judge in U.S. history.

She will assume her lifetime appointment in Brooklyn federal court in New York after a 50-49 vote on Thursday along party lines.

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