Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill joined a coalition of 23 state attorneys general in urging the United States Senate to swiftly confirm Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche as the next United States Attorney General.

In a letter sent to Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Charles Grassley, Ranking Member Richard Durbin, and members of the committee, Attorney General Murrill and her fellow attorneys general urged the Senate to swiftly confirm Blanche to lead the U.S. Department of Justice. The coalition highlighted Blanche's proven record of protecting public safety, vigorously enforcing federal law, strengthening partnerships between the Department of Justice and state attorneys general, and delivering results in the fight against violent crime, gangs, cartels, terrorists, transnational criminal organizations, and other threats to public safety.

"Proud to join my fellow attorneys general in urging the Senate to swiftly confirm Todd Blanche as the next United States Attorney General. Todd has a proven record of protecting public safety, vigorously enforcing federal law, and delivering real results. I appreciate his commitment to strengthening the partnership between the Department of Justice and state attorneys general, and I look forward to continuing to work with him to keep Louisiana families safe," said Attorney General Liz Murrill.

The coalition's letter urges the Senate to swiftly confirm Blanche as Attorney General, highlighting his commitment to public safety, effective stewardship of the Department of Justice, and continued collaboration with state attorneys general to uphold the Constitution, protect communities, and ensure equal justice under the law.

A copy of the letter can be read here.