# \[Go Awf\] Laura Coates on Why She Left Prosecution

An episode of [Awf The Record](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1758650789), 2 Jun 2026, 7:22.

Audio: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2372866/episodes/19278912-go-awf-laura-coates-on-why-she-left-prosecution.mp3

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful segment, Laura Coates opens up about her time as a federal prosecutor and the complicated reality of pursuing justice from inside the system. She reflects on why Black and brown communities deserve prosecutors who understand their lived experiences, the emotional weight of victim advocacy, and the courtroom moment involving a deportation warrant that shook her to her core. Laura shares how that ethical dilemma helped shape her decision to leave prosecution and step into a new chapter rooted in truth, integrity, and public service. Laura Coates Website: lauracoates.com Instagram: @thelauracoates RESOURCES: Keep in touch with Awf The Record: Youtube: @AwfTheRecord Instagram: @awftherecordpodcast TikTok: @AwfTheRecord Mona Kosar Abdi IG | @monakabdi Jeannette Reyes IG | @msnewslady Keep in touch with Awf The Record: Watch on Youtube: @AwfTheRecord Follow us on Instagram: @awftherecordpodcast Follow us on TikTok: @AwfTheRecord Visit our website: www.AwfTheRecord.com Follow Mona on TikTok and IG Follow Jeannette on TikTok and IG

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