Jasmine Crockett
American attorney and politician
Born
March 29th, 1981
43 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as a member of the Texas House of Representatives. Advocated for various legal and social issues, focusing on civil rights and public policy. Previously worked as a criminal defense attorney. Represented District 100 in the Texas Legislature.
Elected to the Texas House of Representatives
Practiced criminal defense law
Focused on civil rights advocacy
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