Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has declared his support for President Donald J. Trump's immigration policies, emphasizing the importance of border security measures. This announcement aligns him with a group of Republican attorneys general who have signed a joint statement highlighting the need for robust border controls and praising Trump's leadership in addressing immigration challenges.
"Over the last four years, my colleagues and I have seen the rapid deterioration at the border which required us to step in with legal action," said Attorney General Marshall. "Our coalition is immensely grateful for President Trump’s dedication to securing our borders and reversing the failed policies of the Biden Administration that led to unprecedented levels of illegal immigration."
The joint statement criticizes what it describes as weakened border controls under the Biden Administration through executive actions. It also notes legal victories achieved by Republican attorneys general in challenging policies perceived as encouraging illegal immigration and obtaining injunctions to uphold U.S. laws.
Marshall further stated, "President Trump’s policies resulted in historic lows in illegal immigration during his first term, and his victory in November shows that Americans trust him to restore order at the border." He expressed commitment alongside his Republican peers to ensure these policies are implemented and upheld legally if necessary.
The coalition includes attorneys general from 20 other states, such as Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody, and Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill. They collectively express confidence in Trump's leadership and reiterate their commitment to supporting efforts aimed at securing the border and maintaining lawfulness.