Criminal Justice
The pursuit of justice is ongoing, and always will be, which is why Congresswoman Crockett is eager to find legislative solutions that will uplift all. Having fought, pro bono, for individuals in the courtroom in the past, Crockett has been on the frontlines of police brutality, protester harm, and more. Her unique perspective of our criminal justice system sets her up for success in crafting legislation that will update outdated systems of oppression and reduce recidivism.
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WASHINGTON – Today, on the one-year anniversary of the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, TX on May 24, 2022, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) spoke on the House Floor honoring the 21 victims and calling upon her colleagues to pass meaningful gun reform to stop the surge of gun violence in America.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30), Congressman Lance Gooden (TX-05), and 31 bipartisan cosponsors introduced the Bipartisan Secure Testing Resources Instead of Prosecuting (STRIP) Act. This legislation would exempt the possession, sale, or purchase of fentanyl testing equipment, including test strips, from the federal drug paraphernalia law.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30), Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, issued the following statement after Republicans issued a subpoena to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for documents based on an unverified tip.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) joined U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-New Jersey), Peter Welch (D-Vermont), and Congressman Greg Casar (TX-35) in introducing the bicameral Child Labor Exploitation Accountability Act, legislation aimed at holding corporations accountable for the exploitation of children and workers in the food industry.
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) released the following statement after the unconstitutional expulsion of Tennessee Representatives Justin Jones and Justin Pearson.
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“Trailblazers and tots,” said new Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas, a civil rights lawyer now representing a Dallas-area congressional seat, giving a nod to the Shirley Chisolm, the first Black woman in Congress, and the importance of supporting children. Rep.
In an interview with theGrio's Natasha S. Alford, the first-term Democratic congresswoman from Dallas offers advice for anyone who wants to run for office.
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, may be a politician but she’s not in office for political games.
The representatives claim the move is to make the House Oversight and Accountability Committee more efficient.
However, that’s not how some Democrats see it. The Hill reports that Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas says the committee needs to reinstate the subcommittee, to do otherwise is to send an “unmistakable message to the American people that their civil rights and civil liberties are no longer a priority to the 118th Congress.”
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) issued the below statement following the death of Amber Carr, 33 of Fort Worth, Texas:
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) issued the following statement in honor of Tyre Nichols on the day of his funeral: