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New York Attorney General Barbara Underwood criticized President Donald Trump for pardoning conservative pundit Dinesh D’Sousa.

In a statement, AG Underwood emphasized that Pres. Trump’s action shows that he is willing to undermine the rule of law. She encouraged New York lawmakers to close the state’s double jeopardy loophole to ensure that no one evades justice through a presidential pardon.

According to her, “President Trump’s latest pardon makes crystal clear his willingness to use his pardon power to thwart the cause of justice, rather than advance it. By pardoning Dinesh D’Souza, President Trump is undermining the rule of law by pardoning a political supporter who is an unapologetic convicted felon.”

AG Underwood urges state lawmakers to close loophole in double jeopardy law

Additionally, AG Underwood said, “First it was Sheriff Joe Arpaio. Then it was Scooter Libby. Now it’s Dinesh D’Souza. We can’t afford to wait to see who will be next. Lawmakers must act now to close New York’s double jeopardy loophole and ensure that anyone who evades federal justice by virtue of a politically expedient pardon can be held accountable if they violate New York law.”

In April, then Attorney General Eric Schneiderman implored state lawmakers to close a loophole in New York’s double jeopardy law. In response, State Sen. Todd Kaminsky and Assemblyman Joseph Lentol proposed the necessary amendment to the law.

Pres. Trump says D’Souza was treated very unfairly

On Thursday, Pres. Trump pardoned D’Souza, who pleaded guilty of violating the federal campaign election law. He admitted making illegal campaign contributions. He also confessed that he knew that his action is a violation of the law. The federal court in Manhattan sentenced him to five years of probation.

In a tweet, the President said D’Sousa was “treated “very unfairly by our government.”

Will be giving a Full Pardon to Dinesh D’Souza today. He was treated very unfairly by our government!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 31, 2018

Separately, the White House released a statement explaining that the conservative pundit was a “victim of selective prosecution for violations of campaign finance laws.” He accepted responsibility for his actions and completed community service. Because of that, the Pres. Trump believes D’Souza is “fully worthy” to receive a presidential pardon.