Jasmine Crockett

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/jasmine-crockett

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1. When was Jasmine Crockett born?March 29, 1981
2. Where was Jasmine Crockett born?Missouri
3. What was Jasmine Crockett's job?Public defender and personal injury lawyer
4. What is the previous legislative role?Texas House of Representatives, District 100 (2021-2023)
5. What is the key committee assignment?Subcommittee on Oversight, House Committee on the Judiciary (starting 2025)
6. Who is Jasmine Crockett?Jasmine Crockett is a lawyer and a U.S. Representative from Texas.

Public Defender: An attorney appointed by the court to represent defendants who cannot afford legal counsel, ensuring due process.
U.S. House of Representatives: The lower chamber of the U.S. Congress, composed of representatives elected based on state population.
Committee on the Judiciary: A standing committee of the House of Representatives that has legislative jurisdiction over legal and constitutional matters.
Subcommittee on Oversight: A specialized group within a committee focused on monitoring and investigating the effectiveness and integrity of government operations.