Alabama is deploying 125 soldiers to the Mexican border, Gov. Kay Ivey announced on Friday.

“Over the last four years, securing the Southern Border has not been a priority for the Biden-Harris Administration, creating devastating consequences for every state,” Ivey said in a press release.

“Let me assure you Alabama will continue doing all we can to support the mission of securing our Border.”

Ivey said the soldiers will support Customs and Border Protection operations.

The soldiers are out of the 152nd Military Police Company headquartered in Hartselle.

“Their mission duration is approximately 400 days. Currently at the Southern Border, Alabama has 269 soldiers from the Mobile-headquartered 226th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade and the 158th Surface Maintenance Company headquartered in Tallassee. These two companies will begin the process of returning from the mission in phases,” the statement read.

Ivey said she has overseen the deployment of over 500 Alabama National Guard soldiers, as well as equipment, to the border.

Border security and immigration policy have been key issues in the upcoming presidential election.

Former president Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are speaking today in Texas.