SIOUX FALLS S.D. (KELO) — Attorney General Marty Jackley, along with 51 other Attorneys General are calling for a peaceful transition of power after Tuesday’s presidential election.
“This election has been divisive, and our Nation’s Attorneys General are urging that any election issues be resolved legally and in an orderly means without violence or property damage,” Jackley said in a news release.
In a joint statement, the Attorneys General said “violence has no place in the democratic process; we will exercise our authority to enforce the law against any illegal acts that threaten it.”
The Attorneys General statement can be found below:
“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. 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. As Attorneys General, we affirm our commitment to protect our communities and uphold the democratic principles we serve.
We call upon every American to vote, participate in civil discourse and, above all, respect the integrity of 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. Violence has no place in the democratic process; we will exercise our authority to enforce the law against any illegal acts that threaten it.”
