Lawmakers threaten to fight Black's appointment in court called it illegal

Assembly Member Hakeem Jeffries
speaking in the Assembly Chambers

Elected officials like Hakeem Jeffries said," they considered the deal illegal and threatened to fight it in court."

"It's unfortunate that in order to give the mayor his way, Steiner is willing to designate a chauffeur who can usher Ms. Black around the Education Department," said Assemblyman Hakeem Jefferies (D-Brooklyn). "The only problem is the chauffeur is more qualified to lead the school system than Ms. Black."