Aisha Braveboy facts for kids
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Aisha Braveboy
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Braveboy in 2024
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| Prince George's County State's Attorney | |
| Assumed office January 7, 2019 Interim: December 3, 2018 – January 7, 2019 |
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| Preceded by | Angela Alsobrooks |
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 25th district |
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| In office January 10, 2007 – January 14, 2015 |
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| Preceded by | Anthony Brown |
| Succeeded by | Angela Angel Darryl Barnes |
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| Born | July 29, 1974 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Mitchellville, Maryland |
| Education | University of Maryland, College Park (BA) Howard University (JD) |
| Occupation | Real estate lawyer |
| Website | Campaign website |
Aisha Nazapa Braveboy (born July 29, 1974) is an American politician and lawyer. She is currently the top prosecutor, called the state's attorney, for Prince George's County, Maryland. She has held this important job since 2018. Before that, she was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, which is part of Maryland's state government. She represented the 25th district from 2007 to 2015.
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Early Life and Education
Aisha Braveboy was born in Washington, D.C.. Her parents, Cuthbert and Norma Braveboy, moved to the United States from Saint Patrick Parish, Grenada.
She went to Largo High School. After high school, she studied government and politics at the University of Maryland, College Park. She earned her bachelor's degree in 1997. Later, she went to Howard University School of Law and became a lawyer in 2000.
After finishing law school, Braveboy worked at a law firm in Bowie, Maryland. From 2000 to 2002, she also worked as a lawyer for the Federal Communications Commission. This government agency helps manage communication services like radio and TV.
Political Journey
Aisha Braveboy started her political career in 2002. She worked on a campaign for a county leader named Jack B. Johnson. From 2003 to 2005, she advised officials in Prince George's County. She also helped manage properties owned or rented by the county.
In 2003, Braveboy started a group called the Community Public Awareness Council. This group helped young people who had committed minor offenses. It offered mental health support and workshops to help them stay in school and out of trouble.
In 2006, Braveboy decided to run for a seat in the Maryland House of Delegates. She wanted to take over from Anthony Brown, who was running for a different job.
Serving in the Legislature
Aisha Braveboy officially became a member of the Maryland House of Delegates on January 10, 2007. While serving, she supported laws to reduce the number of people in jail. She also worked to stop domestic violence and protect homeowners from unfair lenders.
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From 2012 to 2014, Braveboy led the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland. This group works to support African American communities. In this role, she pushed for more money for historically black colleges and universities. She also spoke out against laws that would require fixed, long jail sentences for certain crimes.
Running for Attorney General
In 2013, Braveboy announced she would run for Attorney General of Maryland. This job is like the state's top lawyer. She promised to support historically black colleges and universities. She also opposed the death penalty and wanted to fight against big polluters.
She lost the election in June 2014 to Brian Frosh. After this, Braveboy worked as a lobbyist. She worked for the Children's National Health System and another group until 2018.
Prince George's State's Attorney
In 2017, Aisha Braveboy decided to run for State's Attorney of Prince George's County. She promised to focus on stopping domestic violence and expanding programs that help people avoid jail. She also wanted to prosecute repeat violent offenders. She won the election in 2018 and ran unopposed for reelection in 2022.
Her Work as State's Attorney
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Braveboy became State's Attorney on January 7, 2019. Her main goals were to improve the justice system for young people and to crack down on illegal guns.
In 2019, she created a special unit to review old convictions and sentences. This led to seven people who were sentenced to life as young people being released. Later that year, she changed how the county handled cash bail. Instead of asking for money, she suggested other options like counseling or drug testing.
During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Braveboy asked for the release of about 150 people waiting for trial. This was to help stop the virus from spreading in jails.
In 2021, after a rise in carjackings, Braveboy started a special team to prevent them. They worked with communities and created commercials for young people. She also worked with U.S. Attorney Erek Barron to prosecute carjacking cases.
In November 2024, after county executive Angela Alsobrooks won a U.S. Senate election, Braveboy announced she would run to become the next county executive.
Her Views on Key Issues
Education
In 2012, Braveboy helped pass a law that requires students to stay in school until they are 18. She also disagreed with moving the cost of teacher pensions from the state to the counties.
Environment
Braveboy opposed bills in 2012 and 2013 that would have added a small tax on disposable bags.
Gun Control
In 2013, Braveboy voted for a law to control guns called the Firearm Safety Act. In 2021, she started a campaign called "Our Streets, Our Future." This campaign works to prevent gun violence through community events and social media messages for young people. In 2022, she supported a bill to ban homemade guns in Maryland.
Housing
In 2014, Braveboy supported a bill to ban certain types of judgments against homeowners. She also supported a temporary pause on foreclosures.
Minimum Wage
In 2013, Braveboy suggested a law to raise the state's minimum wage to $10.10 per hour by 2015. In 2014, she voted for a bill that would raise it to $10.10 an hour by 2017.
Redistricting
In 2010, Braveboy supported creating more congressional districts where minority groups were the majority. She voted against the state's redistricting plan, saying it split up minority votes. In 2014, she supported a law that would require independent groups to draw election districts.
Social Issues
In 2008, Braveboy voted against bills that would give domestic partners rights in hospitals. In 2011, she voted against a bill to allow same-sex marriage. She suggested that the public should vote on it first. However, she later voted to ban discrimination against transgender individuals in 2014.
In 2012, Braveboy introduced a bill to change a law that allowed religious groups to take over properties of local churches. In 2012, she also spoke out against a ballot question that would have ended a program called Maryland's Dream Act. This program helps young undocumented immigrants pay in-state tuition for college.
Taxes
In 2013, Braveboy voted against a bill that would have linked the state's gas tax to inflation. This tax money helps fund transportation projects.
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Braveboy in 2024
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Braveboy (at podium) was the chair of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland from 2012 to 2014.
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Braveboy campaigning in 2013
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Braveboy shakes hands with Governor Wes Moore, 2024
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