AG James: We Stand Ready to Protect New York’s Constitutional Rights

NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James released the following statement in reaction to President Trump’s address to the nation earlier this evening:

“The President of the United States is not a dictator, and President Trump does not and will not dominate New York state. In fact, the president does not have the right to unilaterally deploy U.S. military across American states. We respect and will guard the right to peaceful protest, and my office will review any federal action with an eye toward protecting our state’s rights. Rest assured: We will not hesitate to go to court to protect our constitutional rights during this time and well into the future.”