He will now face a confirmation process in the state Senate, where Democrats have vowed to heavily scrutinize Hochul’s pick for the position after growing dissatisfied with the direction of the Court of Appeals in recent years.
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"New York's Court of Appeals has a long history as a beacon of justice, and Judge LaSalle is an outstanding jurist in that tradition. He has the skills, experience and intellect to ensure that our highest court is seen as a leader across the country," Hochul said in a statement. “I am committed to leading the court with integrity and fairness, upholding justice, and protecting the rights of New Yorkers," LaSalle said in a statement.
In recent years, DiFiore was part of a bloc of four judges on the seven-judge court that often banded together on moderate-to-conservative decisions.
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