Attorney General Steve Marshall and Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-05) have filed a suit against the federal government over how it plans to count illegal immigrants in the 2020 Census. If Marshall loses this case, it could be disastrous for the state of Alabama. Alabama has a lot at stake. If illegal immigrants are counted the state will lose a Congressional seat, an electoral vote and the way federal funding will be impacted.

This morning, Marshall told WVNN and Yellowhammer News that the potential appointment of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court makes his chances of succeeding with his lawsuit increase.

“We have examined some of his opinions and talked to Mo Brooks’ office yesterday, felt very encouraged about some of the writings he’s had, both in the majority as well as the descent. I think he is, again, an Originalist. He is somebody that has demonstrated the ability to construe a statute and the Constitution as it’s written, and feel like that is very much the fundamental philosophy we need to be able to prevail in this case.”

Why this matters:

Alabama needs to win this case. The counting of illegal immigrants in the census process has a chance to seriously tip the balance in favor of states and legislators who openly flaunt “Sanctuary City” policies, advocate for open borders and the abolishment of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The outcome of this case will have ramifications on public policy for the foreseeable future. Brett Kavanaugh on the Supreme Court gives Alabama a chance at success.

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@TheDaleJackson is a contributing writer to Yellowhammer News and hosts a conservative talk show from 7-11 am weekdays on WVNN