Tedisco: “Governor Spitzer, You Are Served!”

Outlines Lawsuit That Will Be Filed Tomorrow Morning To Try And Stop Governor Spitzer’s Unlawful Plan To Give Illegal Aliens Driver’s Licenses From Going Forward

ALBANY, NY -- In anticipation of Governor Eliot Spitzer not rescinding his unlawful plan to give illegal aliens driver’s licenses, Assembly Republican Leader Jim Tedisco (R,C,I-Schenectady-Saratoga) today said he will file a lawsuit to stop the plan from going forward.

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The lawsuit – which will be filed in State Supreme Court in Albany County tomorrow morning – is being brought on behalf of Assemblyman Jim Tedisco and members of the Assembly Republican Conference. The suit will list five causes of action.

First, that Governor Spitzer’s plan is in violation of Section 502 of the State Vehicle and Traffic Law, which indicates that the Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles shall require a Social Security number before issuing a driver’s license.

Second, that Governor Spitzer’s plan defies the principle of separation of powers between the Executive and Legislative branches as outlined in Articles I and II of the State Constitution.

Third, that Governor Spitzer’s plan does not follow proper administrative procedure in the manner in which it failed to provide New Yorkers with notice and an opportunity to be heard, as required under the State Administrative Procedure Act.

Fourth, that Governor Spitzer’s plan impairs the legislative intent behind an amendment to the State Vehicle and Traffic Law’s Section 502, which was to enhance the state’s ability to enforce child support obligations.

Finally, that Governor Spitzer’s plan would impair New York’s ability to share driver information with other states.

“Regrettably, all signs point to Governor Spitzer not rescinding his unlawful proposal to give illegal aliens driver’s licenses. Governor Spitzer has left our Conference with no choice than to file a lawsuit against him and David Swarts, Commissioner of the State Department of Motor Vehicles, to try and stop this unlawful plan from proceeding,” Tedisco stated.

“This lawsuit is not something I or my colleagues entered into lightly – we gave it serious thought and consideration. We are going forward because we truly believe – as do 72 percent of New Yorkers – that Governor Spitzer’s plan, which was crafted unilaterally, in near secrecy with no input from the public or legislature, is unlawful and, if implemented, would make our state and nation a less secure, less safe place,” Tedisco said.

“Our lawsuit has one goal and one goal only – preventing Governor Spitzer’s illegal plan from becoming a reality. We will use every means at our disposal – legislative, legal and otherwise – to stop the Governor’s plan,” Tedisco concluded.

Comments

Good. Stop that madman Spitzer.

Last night her fellow Dems got Hillary talking out of both sides of her mouth about whether she suppports Spitzer's lunacy or not. Hillary got all flustered.

Spitzer will be one term. Bloomberg will go for it and crush him.

Way to go Jimmy T!

I don't think I can stomach 3 more years of Elliot Shit-zer. I don't think our state can with stand 3 more years either.

Rudy has now pulled ahead of Hillary 45-43 in a latest national poll.

Spitzer, Clinton and Schumer. UGH.

[lost in yonkers]

hilllar screwed herself in the debate
and the question involved spitzers
proposal....she was acting like
her husband when he wanted to know
what the word is is ..she can't have
it both ways..either you recognize
that illegals are a problem..or you
give them a pass.....that is why
rudy is passing her...and he
will win pa, nj, mich, az, nev
fla...and ca...that is the only way
to keep her out of the white house

Hillary got blown up by Edwards, Dodd and Obama. That one exchange will haunt her the rest of the way. It will live in video for a long time. It's a defining moment in the campaign --- and it was a very bad moment for Hillary.

She did herself a lot of damage.

After what Bush and Cheney have done to this country we need to clean house and get rid of all of these self important Republicans. A dose of their own medicine would be good, a free trip to Gitmo where they all belong.

Hillary and Spitzer both share a criminal past:Hillary had the FBI files on her political enemies turned over to her two private investigators that disappeared from the public eye.Spitzer used the state police to fabricate official reports of wrongdoing, by his political opposition Senator Bruno.The leftist media lets you forget about these criminal acts, but will always remind you of the Nixon political burglary of the McGovern office.

Spitzer has become darn right scary. He is out of control. How many people are sorry they voted for this lunatic I know I am.

Spitzy has been getting kicked around on CNN like a soccer ball at a Mexican playground. That says a lot.

sorry i voted for spitzer and also sorry i voted against spano in the 35th - i admit this was a mistake!

[H. Nelson Goodson]

Licenses were ment for driving privileges not citizenship purposes

Dear Governor Eliot Spitzer,
State Capitol
Albany, NY 12224
October 31, 2007

I applaud you, your administration, and for your strong stand against Lou Dobbs criticisms for your decision to provide a form of non-federal ID license for immigrants in the State of New York who are considered undocumented and do work in your state. No doubt with a nightly audience of roughly 800,000, Mr. Dobbs is pushing for ratings and seems to advocate what others believe that undocumented immigrants have no rights. I agree with you Gov. Spitzer that this type of misconception leads to "venom, hate, and fundamental misinformation" which could turn New Yorkers against New Yorkers.
Undocumented immigrants contribute more than 890 billion into the U.S. economy every year, despite popular belief by hard core extremists dedicated to promoting hate and trying to divide our country through exaggerated misinformation like Mr. Dobbs.
In reported studies, immigrants contribute 7 billion in social security per year (National Immigrant Solidarity Network), and are a major boost to the U.S. economy with the combined value of their labor, their stimulus on our economy, and the taxes they pay exceeding $890 billion per year, according to a University of California-Los Angeles study by Raul Hinojosa.
I guess Mr. Dobbs and other extremists haven’t learned that all persons have rights in the United States of America including immigrants and undocumented immigrants.
If the federal government wants a federal ID, than they should provide the funding for it. Besides, we do have such a federal ID, it’s called the U.S. citizenship passport. A state license is provided to persons who are granted the privilege to drive in state highways and local streets for safety and insurance purposes. It is also used as a prove of residency within the state, but has never been accepted as a U.S. citizenship status type of ID that I know about.
I guess Mr. Dobbs and others failed to understand a recent ruling in a Pennsylvania federal court making it clear that all persons have rights. An appeal has been filed by the City of Hazleton, but most likely the federal court of appeals will concur with the ruling.
U.S. District Judge James Munley in July ruled, Hazleton’s “Illegal Immigration Relief Act” unconstitutional. The ordinance sought to impose fines on landlords who rent to illegal immigrants and deny business permits to companies that give them jobs. It was considered as one of the most harshest City ordinances against undocumented immigrants in the United States.
Judge Munley ruled, the ordinance unconstitutional, and that it infringed on the federal government’s sole authority to regulate immigration. Munley said, “Hazleton, in its zeal to control the presence of a group deemed undesirable, violated the rights of such people, as well as others within the community. Since the United States Constitution protects even the disfavored, the ordinances cannot be enforced...We cannot say clearly enough that persons who enter this country without legal authorization are not stripped immediately of all their rights because of this single act … The United States Supreme Court has consistently interpreted [the 14th Amendment] to apply to all people present in the United States, whether they were born here, immigrated here through legal means, or violated federal law to enter the country.”
Munley said it best, and his understanding enforces the premise that everyone should have the same rights as everyone else despite their immigration status. Maybe, Mr. Dobbs and others should take the time to understand that all persons have rights under the 14th Amendment. The 14th Amendment was enacted to keep people like Mr. Dobbs and others from violating the rights of people, and from discriminating against those deemed undesirable.

Respectfully,

H. Nelson Goodson
Taxpayers for Immigration Reform
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53204

ILLEGALS don't have the same rights as legal immigrants or citizens.No border security,no country.

Goodson's letter is just one more example of the dopey and agenda-driven left wing nonsense forever revealing itself.

Great job by Lou Dobbs on liberal CNN for holding Spitzer's feet to the fire. Dobbs also happens to be married to a woman of Mexican descent, by the way. Her family came here LEGALLY years ago.