{"id":535324,"date":"2023-01-05T01:53:35","date_gmt":"2023-01-04T22:53:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/ny-democrats-expand-committee-before-hector-lasalle-hearing-votes\/"},"modified":"2023-01-05T01:53:35","modified_gmt":"2023-01-04T22:53:35","slug":"ny-democrats-expand-committee-before-hector-lasalle-hearing-votes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/ny-democrats-expand-committee-before-hector-lasalle-hearing-votes\/","title":{"rendered":"#NY Democrats expand committee before Hector LaSalle hearing votes"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3c208dac9ed\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3c208dac9ed\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/ny-democrats-expand-committee-before-hector-lasalle-hearing-votes\/#%E2%80%9CNY_Democrats_expand_committee_before_Hector_LaSalle_hearing_votes%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;NY Democrats expand committee before Hector LaSalle hearing votes&#8221;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CNY_Democrats_expand_committee_before_Hector_LaSalle_hearing_votes%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;NY Democrats expand committee before Hector LaSalle hearing votes&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module alignleft\">\n        <\/aside>\n<p>ALBANY \u2014 State Senate Democrats are set to stack a key legislative committee with progressives in order to block Gov. Kathy Hochul\u2019s nomination of centrist Judge Hector LaSalle to lead New York\u2019s highest court.<\/p>\n<p>A resolution <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>roved along party lines on Wednesday, the first day of the 2023 legislative session in Albany, expands the Judiciary Committee from 15 to 19 members \u2013 three Democrats and one Republican. <\/p>\n<p>The maneuver could give progressives just enough votes to ensure the nomination does not reach the full chamber, LaSalle could get approved by a bipartisan majority to become the state\u2019s first Hispanic chief judge.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is a bit of a set-up,\u201d Republican state Sen. Anthony Palumbo (R-Riverhead) told The Post.<\/p>\n<p>There are 12 members \u2014 eight Democrats and four Republicans \u2014 expected to return to the committee this year, with the remaining seven expected to be named in the coming days.<\/p>\n<p>Progressive State Sen. Jessica Ramos (D-Queens), who has already expressed opposition to LaSalle, confirmed Wednesday that she will be named to the committee, seemingly titling the panel away from the embattled nominee. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/kathy-hochul-inauguration.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Gov. Kathy Hochul, pictured speaking at podium, is sticking with Judge Hector LaSalle despite progressive opposition.\" class=\"wp-image-25238005\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/kathy-hochul-inauguration.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1535 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/kathy-hochul-inauguration.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/kathy-hochul-inauguration.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>Gov. Kathy Hochul is sticking with Judge Hector LaSalle despite progressive opposition.<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">AP<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/new-york-state-senate.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"NY State Senate\" class=\"wp-image-25241209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/new-york-state-senate.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1535 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/new-york-state-senate.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/new-york-state-senate.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>There are 12 members expected to return to the committee this year.<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">REUTERS<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Six Republican members could side with the two Democrats on the panel who have already said they support LaSalle \u2014 state Sen. Luis Sepulveda and Kevin Thomas \u2014 to leave him just two votes short of getting approved.<\/p>\n<p>Those votes could come from a handful of returning Democrats who have yet to say which way they are leaning on the matter as Republicans begin signaling they might get behind LaSalle, who currently serves on the busy Second Department of the state Supreme Court\u2019s Appellate Division in Brooklyn.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are keeping an open mind and I think that\u2019s probably the right move at this point \u2013 for every senator,\u201d state Senate Minority Leader Robert Ortt (R-Lockport) told The Post Wednesday said while adding GOP senators would discuss LaSalle next week as a group.<\/p>\n<p>Senate Democrats maintain they are not stacking the committee but simply adding members while maintaining the existing balance with their colleagues across the aisle.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/senator-rob-ortt.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"State Sen. Robert Ortt pictured being sworn in at the Capitol in Albany.\" class=\"wp-image-25238053\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/senator-rob-ortt.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1535 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/senator-rob-ortt.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/senator-rob-ortt.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>Rob Ortt, the state Senate minority leader, says GOP senators will discuss LaSalle next week.<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Senator Rob Ortt<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cI don\u2019t think there\u2019s any predetermined outcome,\u201d Judiciary Committee Chairman Brad Hoylman (D-Manhattan) said when asked whether Democrats were stacking his committee with LaSalle critics. <\/p>\n<p>The Manhattan Democrat noted that the Judiciary Committee had 23 members before his party took control of the chamber following the 2018 election.  <\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think the ultimate vote of the Judiciary Committee is going to reflect the overall sentiment of the Democratic Conference,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"842\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/hochul-nominates-ny-chief-judge-hector-lasalle-01.jpg?w=842\" alt=\"LaSalle in judicial robes\" class=\"wp-image-25237980\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/hochul-nominates-ny-chief-judge-hector-lasalle-01.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1684 1684w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/hochul-nominates-ny-chief-judge-hector-lasalle-01.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1263 1263w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/hochul-nominates-ny-chief-judge-hector-lasalle-01.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=842 842w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/hochul-nominates-ny-chief-judge-hector-lasalle-01.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=421 421w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/hochul-nominates-ny-chief-judge-hector-lasalle-01.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 842px) 100vw, 842px\"\/><figcaption>Judge Hector LaSalle currently serves on the Second Department of the state Supreme Court\u2019s Appellate Division in Brooklyn.<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">New York State Bar Association<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>LaSalle has faced stiff opposition from progressives legislators, criminal justice reformers and some labor unions largely over a handful of rulings that purportedly demonstrate his opposition to abortion rights, workers and due process.<\/p>\n<p>His supporters have celebrated him potentially becoming the first Latino to lead the Court of Appeals while defending his past judicial decisions as simply upholding the rule of law.<\/p>\n<p>Mike Murphy, a spokesman for state Senate Democratic Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D-Yonkers) pushed back Wednesday against the idea that the committee was expanded in order to block LaSalle.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe partisan make up of the committee hasn\u2019t changed. I understand Republicans have a touhg time counting votes but math is math,\u201d Murphy said.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/hector-lasalle-kathy-hochul-inauguration.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Two men talking to LaSalle\" class=\"wp-image-25237948\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/hector-lasalle-kathy-hochul-inauguration.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1535 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/hector-lasalle-kathy-hochul-inauguration.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/hector-lasalle-kathy-hochul-inauguration.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>LaSalle could get approved with the support of a bipartisan group of state senators.  <\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">AP<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>But the battle over LaSalle is more of a fight between Democrats than between the two party conferences as the Hochul administration continues reaches out to both sides of the aisle to support her pick despite the publicly stated opposition of at least 13 Democratic state senators.<\/p>\n<p>A spokeswoman for the governor did not provide im<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">media<\/a>te comment Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>That leaves roughly 50 out of 63 members of the chamber who could help LaSalle get over the finish lines, especially if the 21 Republican senators \u2013 none of whom have yet publicly said they would vote yes on the nomination \u2013 vote in unison to help Hochul get a win to kick off her newly-won term in office while sticking it to Democratic majority. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cLooks pretty good to me,\u201d state Sen. Thomas O\u2019Mara (R-Elmira) said Wednesday of LaSalle before adding he will make up his mind on the nomination after the upcoming hearing.\n                        <\/p><\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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