HONOLULU - Attorney General Anne Lopez today joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general in releasing the following statement reacting to the unlawful deployment of California National Guard against protestors in California:

“The president’s decision to federalize and deploy California’s National Guard without the consent of California state leaders is unlawful, unconstitutional and undemocratic. 

“The federal administration should be working with local leaders to keep everyone safe, not mobilizing the military against the American people. 

“As the chief law enforcement officers of our states, we are proud to protect our communities and support California Attorney General Rob Bonta in his challenge to the Trump administration’s illegal conduct. 

“We oppose any action from this administration that will sow chaos, inflame tensions, and put people’s lives at risk.” 

Joining Attorney General Lopez in issuing the statement are the attorneys general of Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon and Vermont.