Hakeem Jeffries

Politician, Attorney

American Brooklyn, New York, U.S.

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician, Attorney
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth04/08/1970
Age55 years
BirthplaceBrooklyn, New York, U.S.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameHakeem Sekou Jeffries

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 Assembly2007-2012
U.S. House of Representatives (NY-8)2013-present
House Democratic Caucus Chair2019-2023
House Minority Leader2023-present

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.
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