He controversial only because he got Mumia's case file. The GOP would object to anyone that Obama picks and has done so no matter what.
He's qualified to do the job. End of story
And how did he happen to get it? Pro bono? Did Jamal pick him or did he tell Jamal he would represent him pro bono?
Obama appoints people for one reason.. To fit his racist, Marxist agenda. I'm not talking rhetoric here, this IS his agenda.