Quick Info
| Profession | Politician, Attorney |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 04/08/1970 |
| Age | 56 years |
| Birthplace | Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
Latest News about Hakeem Jeffries
Jeffries endorsed Zohran Mamdani in the New York City mayoral race after months without backing the Democratic nominee. He said the endorsement reflected Mamdani's focus on affordability and his commitment to represent all New Yorkers.
Hakeem Jeffries delivered a record-breaking House floor speech lasting more than eight hours as he tried to delay a vote on Republican-backed tax-and-spending legislation. The speech was part of a broader Democratic effort to oppose the bill and draw attention to its policy consequences.
Jeffries joined Senator Cory Booker in a more than 12-hour sit-in at the U.S. Capitol to protest a Republican funding proposal. The demonstration was aimed at highlighting Democratic objections to the budget plan and building pressure ahead of congressional negotiations.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Hakeem Sekou Jeffries |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Binghamton University (B.A.) | |
| New York University School of Law (J.D.) |
Personal Life
| Raised in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn. | |
| Lives in the Prospect Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. |
Relationships & More
| Married to Kirsy Jeffries. | |
| Has two sons. | |
| Married to Kennisandra Arciniegas-Jeffries (since 1997). | |
| Has two sons: Joshua and Jeremiah. |
Family
| Mother: Laneda (Gomes) Jeffries, a social worker. | |
| Father: Marland Jeffries, a substance-abuse counselor. |
Career
| New York State Assembly | 2007-2012 |
|---|---|
| U.S. House of Representatives (NY-8) | 2013-present |
| House Democratic Caucus Chair | 2019-2023 |
| House Minority Leader | 2023-present |
Social Media
| https://twitter.com/RepJeffries | |
| https://www.facebook.com/RepJeffries | |
| https://www.instagram.com/repjeffries |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. First Black person to lead a major party in either house of Congress. | |
| 2. Served as Impeachment Manager in Donald Trump's first impeachment trial, first African American man in that role. | |
| 3. Introduced legislation banning police chokeholds and championed the First Step Act. | |
| 4. Led reform of NYPD stop-and-frisk program and ended prison-based gerrymandering in New York. | |
| 5. First leader of the House Democrats born after World War II concluded. |