Republican attorneys general welcome friendlier Department of Justice policies
Republican Attorneys General in Red States are eager to work with the Department of Justice of the new Trump Administration, preparing themselves for the reverse of Biden DOJ’s policies on immigration and crime, environment, student loan issues, etc.
The Biden administration attacked red states in the last four years — not just their laws but also their values. It will be a refreshing shift,” Alabama Attorney-General Steve Marshall told The Washington Times.
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach said state officials could help President-elect Donald Trump to keep his promise about mass deportations of unauthorized migrants by working with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
In an interview with The Associated Press, Mr. Kobach, a transition adviser to Donald Trump, said that states and counties could be a “force multiplier” for the federal government.
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He added, “I can’t imagine how a mass deportation program could succeed without it.”
Biden’s Justice Department and Virginia have been at odds recently over the removal of illegal voters from the voter rolls in advance of the November elections. The Supreme Court intervened and allowed Virginia the right to remove these individuals.
The Biden DOJ has also sued Tennessee for its ban on medical treatments for transgender children, and the high court heard arguments about the dispute just a few weeks ago.
The Red States have also fought back against federal policies such as Obamacare for immigrants with no documentation, and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) changes like the mandate for electric vehicles, power plant emission standards and efficiency requirements of stoves and ovens.
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The Supreme Court decided that it was only after red states pushed back against President Biden’s plan to forgive student loans by 2023 that he broke federal law. He had tried to forgive about $400 billion. Biden, however, has not stopped evaluating student loan forgiveness options. This has led to ongoing litigation.
Seven red states sued the federal government in September, alleging that it wanted to waive student loan payments for 27,000,000 borrowers.
Marshall stated that the litigation is still in progress. He said the Trump administration might change its position in some ongoing cases, such as the Tennessee ban on medical treatment of transgender children.
“Would like to see Trump’s administration take a different approach,” said Mr. Marshall.
The Alabama Republican said that there would likely be a battle between Republican Attorneys General and social media platforms as they seek to protect children from online exposures.
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He said that a change in administration would not have any impact on the problems attorneys general face in this area.
Quinnipiac University’s poll, published in this month, found that after Australia banned the use of social media by children under 16 years old, the majority of Americans would support similar legislation. The margin was 59% to 31%.
The Supreme Court is also considering a bill that would ban TikTok, unless the company sold its Chinese-linked owners due to national security concerns.
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner drummond is concerned about security. He said that the Biden Administration was a hindrance to state sovereignty, and made it harder for his state’s to improve public safety.
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He said that the Biden DOJ had challenged his decision to have state law enforcers incarcerate illegal immigrants.
The Biden administration has consistently fought against our country’s best interests. The administration has fought for an open border, and its dangerous “catch-and-release” policy towards illegals. The administration has been fighting against our oil industry. It has fought for the sanctity and right to bear arms and keep and carry weapons. “All of that will end the day President Trump takes his second term,” said Drummond, a Republican.
The Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has been waiting to see how the Trump Justice Department will handle his case U.S.v. Skrmetti over his state’s law that bans transgender medical treatments for minors.
He said that private plaintiffs, such as the American Civil Liberties Union and the Biden DOJ, are also involved in the dispute. Therefore, even if Trump’s administration changes its position, the justices could still decide to rule.
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He said that it is still important to limit federal overreach, regardless of which party controls the federal governments.
The Republican Skrmetti said that even though he agreed with the policies pursued by the federal government, the states wanted to point out the limitations of federal power. At some point, the White House would change hands again.
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