National Guard

AG Marshall signs onto amicus brief supporting deployment of National Guard to Chicago

Alabama's attorney general joined a legal effort supporting the Trump administration's plan to deploy National Guard members to Chicago.

Alex Jobin

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October 10, 2025

Sen. Britt looks to repeal D.C. law that combats police brutality, increases transparency

Britt joined colleagues to repeal legislation improving transparency and combating brutality, claiming it contributed to a "crime problem" in the city.

Alex Jobin

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September 5, 2025

Ivey sends more Alabama soldiers to Mexican border

Ivey has previously overseen the deployment of over 500 Alabama National Guard soldiers to the border.

Alex Jobin

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October 28, 2024

Gov. Ivey deploys first responders to Florida, additional National Guard to N.C.

Ivey has deployed a 57-person Type III Urban Search and Rescue Task Force to Florida.

October 11, 2024

Gov. Ivey clarifies: no plans to deploy National Guard in Birmingham

State Rep. Juandalynn Givan said Monday that Birmingham is “one step away from having to call in the National Guard.”

Jacob Holmes

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September 25, 2024

Gov. Kay Ivey is sending troops to the U.S.-Mexico border

This is the third time Ivey has announced she will send troops to the southern border.

Patrick Darrington

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October 6, 2023

Resolution names portion of Highway 53 after National Guard members

The resolution was sponsored by State Rep. Andy Whitt, R-Harvest.

May 25, 2023

Ivey urges Biden to halt COVID-19 vaccine deadline for National Guard personnel

Ivey said in the letter that the dismissal of unvaccinated soldiers would immediately impact the Guard's force readiness, with up to 1,000 soldiers potentially being removed.

June 24, 2022

Shelby criticizes Biden border policy for placing burden on National Guard

The comments came during a defense subcommittee hearing reviewing the fiscal year 2023 funding request.

Jacob Holmes

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June 9, 2022