Jessica Ramos: “The state would have to do that [decriminalize…”

“It feels terrible as a woman to see how women are being exploited by human traffickers. How would you handle that? Because there. There's talk and reports that you want to decriminalize prostitution. Well, The state would have to do that [decriminalize prostitution]. The Mayor cannot do that. What the mayor can do. You're a standard now. Yes, but I don't carry any legislation to do that.” (02:43–02:47)

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