Some Republicans lawmakers have blasted Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes over recent comments she made about masked ICE agents and the state’s "stand your ground" laws. Mayes now says her words have been misrepresented.
In a video statement posted to social media, Mayes says she wants Arizona law enforcement to know that she supports them and appreciates the dangerous work they do every day.
“And I will not accept the hypocrisy from Republican legislators and candidates for office who have twisted my words, but remain silent after Donald Trump pardoned the rioters who assaulted and beat Capitol police officers on January 6, 2021," Mayes said.
Mayes said the idea that she would ever want law enforcement officers put at risk is wrong.
“Despite how right wing media has characterized recent comments that I made about ICE and the danger its actions posed to public safety. The idea that I would want the life of any member of law enforcement put in danger is wrong, it's offensive, and it is an outright lie," Mayes said.
Republican state Sen. John Kavanagh went so far as to call for her resignation, and Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen told KTAR that her apparent lack of support for ICE is “dangerous.” The law enforcement liaison for Mayes’ office has since resigned.
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