Staff ReportsRed state attorneys general are gearing up to welcome the incoming Trump administration’s Department of Justice with open arms, ready to chip away at the Biden DOJ’s policies on a variety of pressing issues, including immigration and crime. The whiplash from the radical left’s pandemic of insanity over the last four years seems to have left them itching for a chance to actually enforce laws rather than ignore them.
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall expressed his enthusiasm, noting that the Biden administration has consistently aimed its sights on red states, undermining not only their laws but also their core values. The prospect of a DOJ that acknowledges state sovereignty is a refreshing alternative. It seems like a long time coming for those states that have been bombarded with leftist priorities that disregard the will of the people they represent.
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach highlighted the importance of returning to the Trump administration’s commitment to immigration enforcement, notably mass deportation. His plan involves the cooperation of state officials with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, all to provide the support necessary for enforcing the law. Knowing the administration’s history, this could be the best shot states have at actually managing their borders and keeping out those who don’t belong.
The ongoing tussle with the Biden Justice Department adds another layer to this situation. Just recently, the DOJ had a spat with Virginia over cleaning up voter rolls of illegal voters. The Supreme Court had to step in, allowing Virginia to finally perform its civic duty. It’s noteworthy that while the Biden administration is busy fighting against state laws, conservative AGs are strategizing to counter that interference, signaling that invigorated state rights are on the horizon.
Additionally, red states have successfully pushed against Biden’s attempts to forgive student loans, demonstrating that legal maneuvering is no match for states determined to uphold federal law. The Supreme Court rightly ruled against the $400 billion debt forgiveness plan, but that hasn’t stopped the Biden administration from exploring more ways to buy votes with taxpayer dollars. Alabama’s attorney general noted that under the Trump administration, there could be a positive shift in direction regarding ongoing legal challenges.
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However, the ongoing fight to limit federal overreach won’t end with a change of administration. Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond voiced out against how the Biden administration has consistently stymied state efforts to improve public safety and enforce immigration laws. He emphasized the administration’s affinity for open borders and dangerous catch-and-release policies, reiterating that these issues could see a much-needed reversal once the Trump administration takes the reins again.
In anticipation of the Trump Justice Department, Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti looks forward to reevaluating the handling of his case over the state law banning sex change procedures for minors. Even though the Trump administration could bring a shift in attitude, the involvement of organizations like the ACLU means the battle over federal overreach and state rights is set to continue—a fight that will draw in every red state AG eager to defend their sovereignty to act in their constituents’ interests.
