Last week was an opportunity to celebrate the birth of our country and reflect upon how it upholds the God-given dignity and liberty of every individual. Everyone should treasure this legacy, but public officials must also be guided by it. For U.S. senators, that means blocking the nomination of officials such as David Chipman, who demonstrate a blatant disregard for our unalienable rights.

As state attorneys general, we defend the legal principles enshrined in the Constitution and Bill of Rights. We take the field to stand up for freedom of speech, freedom of worship, and the freedom to keep and bear arms. This doesn’t mean attacking everyone we disagree with — diverse viewpoints and debate are part of what makes this country great. It does mean holding everyone accountable to the law.