Attorney General Chris Carr has joined a bipartisan group of 50 attorneys general in issuing a statement condemning political violence related to the recent election. The statement emphasizes the importance of a peaceful response to the election results, regardless of the outcome.
"Regardless of the outcome of Tuesday’s election, we expect that Americans will respond peacefully and we condemn any acts of violence related to the results," reads the joint statement. It further highlights that "a peaceful transfer of power is the highest testament to the rule of law, a tradition that stands at the heart of our nation’s stability."
The coalition stresses its commitment to protecting communities and upholding democratic principles. They urge Americans to participate in civil discourse and respect the democratic process. "Let us come together after this election not divided by outcomes but united in our shared commitment to the rule of law and safety of all Americans," they state.
The statement concludes with a firm stance against violence in democracy, asserting their authority to enforce laws against illegal acts threatening it.
Participating states and territories include Alabama, Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota Northern Mariana Islands Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Utah Vermont U.S. Virgin Islands Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming