The State Senate’s rejection of Justice Hector LaSalle leaves New York’s leaders in uncharted territory, with Gov. Kathy Hochul’s next steps uncertain.
Gov. Kathy Hochul has argued that Justice Hector LaSalle, her divisive nominee for the state’s top judgeship, was denied his constitutional right to a full Senate vote.
A battle over the nomination of Justice Hector LaSalle was rooted in both judicial policy and politics, as progressive Democrats in New York showed their strength.
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s choice of Justice Hector LaSalle to become the state’s top judge has caused an intraparty Democratic battle that will be on display at Wednesday’s judicial hearing.
Gov. Kathy Hochul has not given up on her nomination of Hector LaSalle to lead the state Court of Appeals, but the Legislature could refuse to approve him.