U.S. Senator Kamala Harris Endorses Letitia “Tish” James for Attorney General

USANEWSONLINE.COM DESK, NEW YORK — Today, U.S. Senator from California and former California Attorney General Kamala Harris endorsed Democratic nominee for New York Attorney General Letitia “Tish” James. With the federal government attacking our constitutional rights every day, it is imperative that Democrats across the country work together to stand up to this administration and protect our rights. “Over the last two years of Republican control in Washington, D.C., our core American values and constitutional rights have been under constant attack. It is more critical than ever that progressive leaders throughout this country work together to protect the rights of all Americans. The New York State Attorney General will be on the frontlines of this fight, and as a former Attorney General, I know that Tish James has the experience and the passion that we need. I am proud to support her candidacy and work together to move our country forward,” said U.S. Senator Kamala Harris. “Senator Kamala Harris is a fearless leader who fights for our country each and every day and I am proud to earn her support. At a time when too many of our communities feel that they are under attack, it is imperative that elected officials from New York to California work together to stand up to this President and challenge his hateful and regressive policies. As the next Attorney General, I will never waver in my commitment to advancing New Yorkers’ rights and taking on any force who tries to move us backwards — from corruption in Albany to the President in D.C.,” said Democratic Attorney General nominee Letitia “Tish” James. About Public Advocate Letitia “Tish” James Letitia “Tish” James is the nominee of the Democratic, Working Families and Independence parties for New York Attorney General, running to fight for New Yorkers’ rights and to hold powerful interests, including Donald Trump, accountable. As Public Advocate, Tish serves as a watchdog over New York City government agencies and as an advocate and lawyer for the City’s most overlooked communities. She is a former public defender, Assistant Attorney General, and two-term New York City Council Member. In 2013, she became the first woman of color elected to citywide office. If elected Attorney General, she would become the first woman of color to hold statewide office in New York. A proud Brooklynite, she is a graduate of CUNY Lehman College, and has a law degree from Howard University School of Law. Press Release.