Letitia James
NY Attorney General, civil rights advocate, investigator
Letitia 'Letty' James (born September 18, 1966) is an American politician and attorney who has risen to prominence as the 168th Attorney General of New York, a position she has held since 2019. Born in Brooklyn to Jamaican immigrant parents, James built her early career as a civil rights attorney and community advocate in New York. She served in the New York State Assembly from 2005 to 2013, representing her Brooklyn district, where she championed affordable housing, education, and criminal justice reform. James earned significant recognition as New York City Public Advocate from 2014 to 2018, a position from which she investigated police conduct, housing violations, and environmental issues. As Attorney General, she has led high-profile investigations into former President Donald Trump's business practices, former Governor Andrew Cuomo's conduct, and predatory lending schemes. Her office has recovered billions of dollars for New Yorkers and has been instrumental in holding powerful institutions accountable. James' career represents the rise of Black women in American political leadership and her commitment to justice and equity has made her a prominent national political figure.
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American
1966
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