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Jasmine Crockett Sparks Discussion After Citing Being Black as a Factor in Public Defender Role

  • Jasmine Crockett, a U.S. Representative from Texas, discussed her hiring as a public defender during a House Judiciary Subcommittee hearing, citing her race as a factor.
  • Crockett stated her belief that her presence would foster rapport with clients potentially unavailable through other colleagues.
  • Her comments sparked criticism on social media, with users claiming she admitted to being a DEI hire.
  • Crockett defended diversity in law enforcement, emphasizing its importance for fair investigations regardless of victims' race or gender.
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Twitchy broke the news in United States on Thursday, April 3, 2025.
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