Attorney General Ford has expressed his disappointment regarding a recent Supreme Court decision on nationwide injunctions. In a statement, Ford emphasized his commitment to defending the rights of Nevadans against what he described as "unlawful actions" by President Trump.
Ford stated, “Today’s decision is disappointing, to say the least. But it doesn’t deter me from protecting Nevadans and their rights. To the contrary, it motivates me even more to challenge President Trump’s unlawful actions in court to uphold Nevadans’ rights.”
He highlighted that the Supreme Court's opinion did not address the constitutionality of President Trump's order or rule out the possibility of a nationwide injunction for states. Instead, the court suggested that universal injunctions might not always be appropriate and provided guidelines for district courts to consider.
Ford reassured residents by saying, “Either way, Nevadans remain protected.” He pointed out that residents in other states might not have similar protections, especially those with Republican attorneys general who previously benefited from legal actions led by their Democratic counterparts.
“While Republican attorneys general have benefitted from the lawsuits that Democratic attorneys general have brought against unlawful and unconstitutional actions from the White House, they will no longer be able to ride our coattails,” Ford remarked. He urged these officials to take initiative in protecting their constituents' rights.
In conclusion, Ford promised vigilance in ensuring Nevada's protection amidst potential variations in legal and constitutional safeguards across different states.