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Statement
June 30, 2025

Conservative Lawmakers Must Unite on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) released the following statement from Greg Sindelar, interim President and CEO concerning the Senate version of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act.
Case Insight
June 27, 2025

U.S. Institute of Peace v. Kenneth Jackson: A Major Victory for Government Accountability

On June 27, the D.C. Court of Appeal stayed the lower court’s ruling that reinstated former United States Institute of Peace (“USIP”) leadership removed by President Trump. Executive Order 14217, “Commencing the Reduction of the Federal Bureaucracy,” (the “EO”) specifically listed USIP as a government entity to be eliminated to the maximum extent consistent with applicable law. However, on March 14th, a dramatic standoff ensued when DOGE personnel attempted to gain access to USIP headquarters, ultimately requiring a police escort to enter the government building.
News Release
June 27, 2025

Supreme Court Reins in Rogue Judges in Historic Trump v. CASA Ruling

Today, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a historic victory for the Trump Administration and constitutional governance in Trump v. CASA, ruling that universal injunctions exceed the equitable authority granted to federal courts by Congress. The decision narrows injunctions previously issued by district courts in Maryland, Massachusetts, and Washington, which had halted President Trump’s day one Executive Order on birthright citizenship nationwide. This ruling significantly limits judicial overreach, reinforcing the appropriate balance of power among the branches of government and clarifying that federal courts may only grant relief necessary to redress the specific plaintiffs' injuries.

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News Release | July 1, 2025

AFPI Files Federal Civil Rights Complaint Against Cornell University for Systemic Discrimination

The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) has submitted a sweeping federal civil rights complaint and request for federal investigation against Cornell University, alleging systemic discrimination in hiring, scholarships, and faculty policies — all driven by illegal DEI mandates.

Op-Ed | July 1, 2025

End Biden’s Green Energy Scams Once and For All

Pause for a moment and think about your household budget. Imagine discovering a recurring, uncapped expense, initially sold as modest, that threatens to consume an ever-larger share of your limited budget, with the potential to bankrupt you.

Op-Ed | July 1, 2025

Small Business Administration is Right to Leave Sanctuary Cities

In a decisive step to prioritize safety and compliance with federal law, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced on June 7 the relocation of its Los Angeles regional office due to the city’s refusal to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Coupled with the House passage of H.R. 2931, the Save SBA from Sanctuary Cities Act, on June 5, 2025, this decision marks a commendable effort to protect American small businesses and restore the rule of law amid escalating nationwide illegal immigrant riots.

Commentary | June 30, 2025

Complaint Alleges Cornell Violated Civil Rights Law With DEI Practices

A conservative think tank with deep ties to the Trump administration has targeted Cornell University with a civil rights complaint, alleging the Ivy League school has used DEI practices that the group says are discriminatory in its faculty hiring and student scholarships.

Case Insight | June 27, 2025

Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton: Protecting Kids from Online Harm

Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a significant 6-3 decision in Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton that allows states to require age verification for websites hosting sexually explicit and harmful material. The Court ruled that the First Amendment permits states to enforce measures designed to protect minors from accessing online pornography, provided these laws impose only incidental burdens on adults’ constitutionally protected speech.

| June 26, 2025

Restoring Fairness and Dignity to Women’s Sports by Enforcing Title IX

Allowing male athletes to compete in female sports undermines this core purpose by displacing women and girls from podiums, scholarships, and additional opportunities. 

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