Errors in the criminal justice system that send the innocent to prison destroy the lives of those mistakenly convicted. On top of this, every wrongful conviction undermines public trust and confidence in the system designed to keep the community safe.
Read MoreGun violence continues to plague our nation, with a constant stream of murders, assaults, domestic violence, hate crimes, and suicides tragically touching thousands of lives each year. But while mass shootings garner the vast majority of attention, the daily presence of gun violence in communities of color goes overlooked.
Read MoreThe American criminal justice system has historically failed to adequately protect the rights and wellbeing of women across the country. From criminalizing reproductive health choices to lax enforcement of nondiscrimination laws, sexism and misogyny have infected decisions made at every level of the justice system.
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Housing fraud, predatory lending, and violations of tenants’ rights remain far too common across our entire City, but Queens is facing some of the most troubling levels of these crimes, and residents need a District Attorney who will protect them from these crimes.
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Economic crimes, broadly defined, include everything from fraud to arson to embezzlement. All of these need to be prosecuted, but one area where the Queens District Attorney must increase its focus is protecting workers and immigrants from wage theft, unsafe work environments, and hostile work environments.
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