Catalina Cruz is the Democratic nominee for New York state assembly in District 39, Queens. We talk about her experience as a DREAMER from Colombia, growing up undocumented in New York, the connections between immigration reform movements and #blacklivesmatter, and her take on the #metoo movement.
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Catalina Cruz grew up as a DREAMer and became an attorney fighting for tenants, immigrants, and workers’ rights. Catalina is running for the New York State Assembly (39) to represent the neighborhoods of Corona, Elmhurst, and Jackson Heights. Catalina most recently served as the Chief of Staff for the City Council Finance Chair. She has worked to help pass key legislation protecting workers, women, and business owners. She has previously served as the Director of Governor’s Exploited Workers Task Force, helping New York become a national leader in the fight against worker exploitation. She began her career as a housing attorney and currently serves as the president of the Latino Lawyers Association of Queens County.
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