Quick Info
| Profession | Politician, Attorney |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 04/08/1970 |
| Age | 55 years |
| Birthplace | Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
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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. |
Relationships & More
| Married to Kirsy Jeffries. | |
| Has two sons. |
Career
| New York State Assembly | 2007-2012 |
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| 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. |