RSM22-AL Attorney General Steve Marshall Joins the Show - Rightside Media

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall joins Allison Sinclair, Amie Beth Shaver, and JP Plott for a deep dive into the state’s aggressive anti‑human‑trafficking strategy and its battle against climate‑change lawsuits. Marshall recounts how a harrowing child‑sex‑trafficking case involving a local soccer coach sparked his lifelong commitment to the issue, leading to the creation of the Anti‑Human Trafficking Alliance. He explains the high‑profile charge against state Rep. Brett Easterbrook, the shift from attempted trafficking to misdemeanor prostitution charges in broader sting operations, and the critical role of partners like Well House and Covenant Rescue in protecting victims and avoiding entrapment defenses.The conversation then pivots to Alabama’s legal offensive against climate‑litigation tactics. Marshall outlines why the state is pushing back on lawsuits that seek massive damages from carbon emitters, from truck drivers to cattlemen, and how recent victories—such as blocking a Colorado‑driven suit and challenging California’s EV mandates—protect Alabama consumers from rising energy costs. He shares behind‑the‑scenes anecdotes from his time as second‑chair counsel at the Supreme Court, including a memorable redistricting argument before Justice Katonji Jackson.Listeners get a rare look at the intersection of law enforcement, victim advocacy, and high‑stakes environmental policy, all framed by Marshall’s unapologetic, front‑line perspective.

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