Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris became the highest-ranking Democrat so far to denounce Kathy Hochul’s nominee for chief judge of New York’s Court of Appeals, Hector LaSalle.
Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris became the highest-ranking Democrat so far to denounce LaSalle after 10 others announced in recent days they would vote to make him the first chief judge nominee ever to be spurned by legislators.
“Judge LaSalle is a highly qualified, experienced, and respected jurist, and his historic nomination deserves a full hearing and confirmation process,” she said. “I expect that the Senate will fulfill their constitutional duties and engage in a robust, fair process. I know that Judge LaSalle is the best candidate for the job, and I believe that when Senators hear from him directly, they will agree.
, is a former Republican prosecutor who led the highest court in issuing numerous conservative-leaning decisions by a 4-3 majority — contrary to New York’s reputation as a progressive state. Criticism from the left over the LaSalle pick has grown since last week, when lawmakers like state Sen. Rachel May alleged his prior work as a lead gang prosecutor and deputy bureau chief of the special investigations bureau in the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office would disadvantage criminal justice reformers for years.
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