Congress What would the Laken Riley Act do? Introduced by Sen. Katie Britt, the Laken Riley Act would require detaining 60,000 more undocumented immigrants and empower state attorneys general. Chance Phillips / January 16, 2025
Steve Marshall endorses call for “largest deportation in U.S. history” Marshall was among the 21 Republican state attorneys general who endorsed the letter. Wesley Walter / January 9, 2025
AG Marshall signs onto another lawsuit over environmental regulations The lawsuit challenges the USDA and HUD’s ability to require subsidized housing projects meet more recent and stringent environmental standards. Chance Phillips / January 6, 2025
AG Marshall officially bows out of gubernatorial race Marshall told the Associated Press his family decided running for governor “just didn’t seem to be a good next step.” Chance Phillips / January 2, 2025
AG Marshall argues against certifying the Equal Rights Amendment Attorneys general from Louisiana and South Dakota joined in urging Biden and the U.S. Archivist not to certify ERA. Mary Claire Wooten / December 17, 2024
Judge blocks ACA rule extending health insurance to DACA recipients Alabama AG Steve Marshall praised a decision blocking ACA coverage for DACA recipients, arguing it would raise state costs. Mary Claire Wooten / December 11, 2024
Alabama AG praises injunction against protections for migrant farmworkers Along with three other states, Marshall sued the Department of Labor for “[attempting] to force collective bargaining on Alabama farmers.” Chance Phillips / November 28, 2024
AG Marshall urges U.S. secretary of state to stop plastic negotiations Twelve state attorneys general asked Secretary Blinken to stop plastic pollution negotiations, arguing it could harm the U.S. Mary Claire Wooten / November 26, 2024
Alabama AG praises Columbia’s stance against Israel divestment Marshall joined a coalition that praised Columbia for resisting demands to divest from Israel, asking them to "hold the line." Mary Claire Wooten / October 29, 2024
AG Marshall argues employer health plans shouldn’t have to cover gender-affirming surgery Gabriel Arkles says it’s “disheartening to see states advocating for the right to ... deny necessary healthcare to their citizens.” Chance Phillips / October 2, 2024