In this 2004 photo, then-District Attorney Kamala Harris waits for a proceeding to convene in San Francisco.
The long-standing problem of racial inequities in the criminal justice system is among the issues that prompted Harris to become a prosecutor in the first place.
“I grew up knowing about the disparities, inequities, and unfairness in the criminal justice system,” Harris said during a 2019 town hall hosted by MSNBC.
And I am proud of the work that I did.”As a prosecutor, Harris adopted what she called a “smart on crime” approach to law enforcement.
Her cautious stance on the issue frustrated many advocates of criminal justice reform, including those who expressed support for Harris on other issues.
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