FAIRHOPE — The Eastern Shore Republican Women (ESRW) heard from Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall Thursday about how the state has been making a difference nationwide in conservative efforts.
Marshall has been at the forefront of efforts to protect children from irreversible “gender-affirming” medical procedures, preserve fairness in women's sports, defend election integrity, combat the opioid crisis, fight human trafficking, protect states' rights on border and immigration enforcement, and defend religious liberty.
“Why is it that Alabama is a leader in conservative principles in government across this nation?” he asked. “Because one of the things that you give me the liberty to do is to fight really hard battles that other people aren’t willing to fight.”
Marshall said during the “insanity” of the Biden administration, Alabama was able to set an example of how to address overreaching government and the indoctrination of children during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“I think it was a reminder to conservatives that we got work to do,” Marshall said. “I think it was an energizing moment for many of us.”
Marshall said the work is not finished. He said thanks to 1819 News, the state has been made aware of things happening in government.
“1819 was the only one willing to speak the truth about what was going on,” Marshall said.
The attorney general thanked President Donald Trump for fighting the rhetoric.
“It becomes that personal challenge for us to not sit silent,” Marshall continued. “Because I can guarantee you that there are many that would push back and say, you just need to go along to get along. You hear that about libraries, you hear about that about school curriculum, you hear that about even what takes place in Montgomery.”
As the nation approaches National Police Week, Marshall remembered law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty.
“I can tell you that the greatest professional privilege ever been given is to be able to work with the men and women of law enforcement,” Marshall said. “I've had a chance to be able to see what they do, how it is they impact communities and the legacy that they leave as a result of the work they've done.”
Alabama escaped the “defund the police” movement, which Marshall said kept Alabama safe.
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