Hakeem Jeffries

Jeffries was born in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn. He earned a B.S. in political science from State University of New York at Binghamton, a master's in public policy from Georgetown University, and a J.D. from New York University Law School.[8][9]

Jeffries' professional experience includes working for the law firms Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP and Godosky & Gentile, as well as serving as in-house counsel for Viacom and CBS.[9]

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The following issues were listed on Jeffries' campaign website. For a full list of campaign themes, click here.

Criminal Justice: As a member of the House Judiciary Committee and the Bi-Partisan Task Force on Overcriminalization, Hakeem is committed to fixing the institutional flaws in the criminal justice system. In the wake of recent tragedies involving law enforcement and communities of color, he is fully dedicated to transforming pervasive public discontent into legislative action.

Education: As a product of New York City’s public school system, Hakeem recognizes as well as anyone the immeasurable value of a first-rate education. He knows that in order for America to compete in the twenty-first century globalized economy, every student must be given the opportunity to excel in the classroom.

Affordable Housing: Hakeem’s eagerness to tackle this issue dates back to his days in the New York State Assembly. As an Assemblyman, he fought against foreclosures, passed historic rent regulations for New York City, and helped transform empty luxury apartments into affordable homes for middle-class families.

Jobs: Hakeem’s foremost priority since his arrival in Congress has been to create well-paying jobs for working and middle-class New Yorkers. Through his work on the House Budget Committee and House Judiciary Committee, he has been an active supporter of legislation to spur innovation, grow the economy and help small businesses succeed.

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—Hakeem Jeffries' campaign website, http://hakeemjeffries.com/issues/