Our immigration crisis has come to a head. When children are being separated from their parents and forced to represent themselves in courts, substantial action must be taken to prevent these atrocities. We are a nation of immigrants, however, this Administration's current policies or lack thereof consistently fail those looking to become a part of the American dream.

Our healthcare crisis is at an all-time high. Pharmaceutical companies and private health insurance providers make it virtually impossible for everyday Americans, including Brooklynites, to afford adequate physical and mental healthcare. Access to affordable and adequate healthcare should be a right for all Americans - not a privilege.

While Brooklyn’s economic make-up has shifted dramatically during Congresswoman’s Clarke’s time in office, she has been a relentless voice to ensure that Brooklyn remains affordable for everyday working families, including low-income communities. In 2019, she introduced a landmark piece of legislation, H.R.4984 (the Affordable Housing and Area Median Income Fairness Act).