Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has joined a 16-state coalition in support of President Donald Trump’s actions to combat the dangerous drug cartels that are invading our country. This illegal drug invasion is fueling violent crime, putting law enforcement and communities at risk, and crippling the public health system, and the attorneys general firmly believe that the President is acting within his Constitutional authority as Commander in Chief to protect the U.S. and its citizens. The attorneys general are also urging Congress to take action on this issue.

"While cartels continue to bring deadly poison into our country that decimates Louisiana families, President Donald Trump is taking decisive action to defend our people. He is acting within his Constitutional authority as Commander in Chief, and I fully support his and Secretary of War Hegseth’s continued efforts to protect our country and State," said Attorney General Liz Murrill.

In a letter sent to President Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, the attorneys general note that in FY 2024, U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized nearly 22,000 lbs. of cartel-smuggled fentanyl crossing into the U.S., enough to kill the entire American population fourteen times over. In fact, the number of Americans who have died from fentanyl is now comparable to the total U.S. casualties in World War II. 

Drug trafficking remains rampant in gang activity, human trafficking, and organized retail crimes, and it has significantly increased the workload for law enforcement across the nation. This influx of illegal drugs has also escalated the physical and mental health crisis, including addiction, overdose, and the spread of infectious diseases. 

The attorneys general offer their continued support to the President in his efforts to protect our country and our states.

This 16-state coalition includes the attorneys general of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Montana, North Dakota, Ohio, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, and West Virginia.

Find a copy of the letter here.