A group of attorneys general from across the country has dispatched a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi with the hope of working to correct a decision from the U.S. Supreme Court in 2008 that struck down state capital punishment laws for child rape.

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall signed onto the letter urging the change.

"Alabama has long been a leader in standing up for the rule of law and for the protection of children," Marshall said. "I am proud to stand with President Trump and my fellow attorneys general in fighting for laws that reflect the seriousness of this evil and deliver justice for its victims."

"We must use every tool at our disposal to protect children, deter predators, and impose just punishment. States now have both the authority and the responsibil

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